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Sports Medicine Surgeon Apply now to Health Sciences Clinical Professor & Clinical X Series - Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeon
Job #JPF10186
Salary range: Total Negotiated Salary (TNS) calculation includes AAMC salary benchmarks for Clinical Specialty ranging from $370,000 - $800,000. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan , which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.
Application WindowOpen date: June 12, 2026
Most recent review date: Sunday, Jul 12, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Saturday, Jun 12, 2027 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 descriptionThe Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of California, Irvine, is seeking board eligible/certified Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeon for all ranks in the non-tenure track Health Sciences Clinical Professor series (Assistant, Associate, and/or Full Professor levels) and all ranks in the Professor of Clinical "X" Series (Assistant, Associate and/or Full Professor levels) in the sports medicine specialty. Applicants must hold an MD or MD/Ph.D. degree(s) and be eligible for California Medical Licensure. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Successful candidates will be expected to take part in the teaching of orthopaedic residents and medical students, demonstrate professional excellence, show academic achievement, and perform University and public service. In addition, the successful candidates will participate in call at our Level 1 Trauma Center. UCI Orthopedic Surgery delivers clinical services at multiple sites throughout Orange County, and UCI Health is currently building an additional transformational medical campus in Irvine which will house a substantial portion of elective orthopedic services in a multidisciplinary, state of the art ambulatory and inpatient center.
Criteria for the Health Sciences Clinical Professor Series: The incumbent must have demonstrated capabilities in the specialty of sports medicine; experience teaching fellows, residents, and medical students; provide patient care; contribute to scholarly activities; and provide public and University service. The candidates should be eligible for California Licensure and Orthopaedic Board eligible/certified.
Criteria for the Professor of Clinical "X" Series: The incumbent must have demonstrated capabilities in the specialty of sports medicine; notable research in sports medicine, teaching, service, and creative professional activities will be prioritized. Exceptional teaching is an essential criteria for appointment in this series. The candidates should be eligible for California Licensure and Orthopaedic Board eligible/certified.
Qualifications: Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Candidate must hold a M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree(s) and be eligible for California Licensure; Orthopaedic Board eligible/certified
Application Requirements: Document requirements • Curriculum Vitae • Cover Letter • Teaching Statement • Statement of Research
Reference requirements • 3 required contact information only
UCI is a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). These federal designations align with UCI as a national leader of inclusive excellence.
Department : https: // orthopaedicsurgery.uci.edu/
QualificationsBasic qualifications (required at time of application)
Candidate must hold a M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree(s) and be eligible for California Licensure; Orthopaedic Board eligible/certified
Application RequirementsDocument requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research
Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
Reference requirements
Apply link: https: // recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10186
About UC IrvineThe 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.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Job locationOrange, CA
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