Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Cancer Surgeon

Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Cancer Surgeon

Position overview
Salary range: Total Negotiated Salary (TNS) calculation includes AAMC salary benchmarks for Otolaryngology ranging from $379,023-$459,146. The posted UC salary scales set the base pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment and can be viewed at the following link: Salary Scales This position includes membership in the Health Science Compensation Plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation: Salary Compensation.

Application Window
Open date: May 8, 2026
Next review date: Monday, Jun 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, Jun 19, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description
The University of California Irvine Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery (in conjunction with the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center) is seeking a fellowship-trained head and neck oncologic surgeon to join our expanding department as an HS Assistant Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology. Step will be determined based on training and experience. Applicants should be board-certified or board-eligible in otolaryngology and be eligible to apply for a California medical license. We are currently a department of fifteen clinical faculty and four audiologists, with four full-time faculty in the division of head & neck oncologic surgery. We have full range of radiation oncology, medical oncology, and rehabilitation services as part of the only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center in Orange County, California.
The successful candidate will have fellowship training in head & neck surgical oncology. Ablative roles include thyroid / parathyroid, upper aerodigestive tract malignancies, TORS, advanced cutaneous malignancies and salivary gland surgery. Training in microvascular surgery and sialendoscopy is preferred but not required. Faculty are expected to actively participate in the overall mission of the department, which includes providing excellent patient care, teaching residents and students, performing university and public service, and demonstrating professional competency and scholarly activity.

Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Candidates should have an MD or DO in the field of Otolaryngology.

Application Requirements
Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Reflective Teaching and Mentoring Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.

• 3 required (contact information only)

About UC Irvine
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

Job location
Irvine, CA