Position Overview
Salary range: Total Negotiated Salary (TNS) calculation includes AAMC salary benchmarks for Plastic Surgery ranging from $426,424.00 to $567,346.00. The posted UC salary scales set the base pay based on rank and/or step at appointment. This position includes membership in the health science compensation plan, which provides eligibility for additional compensation.
Application Window: Open date: February 6, 2026. Most recent review date: Monday, Mar 9, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Final date: Saturday, Feb 6, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will be reviewed after the review date if the position has not yet been filled.
Position Description
The University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine, Department of Plastic Surgery is accepting applications from skilled physician educators who are passionate about advancing clinical care, education, and research within a clinical/academic setting. Positions are anticipated in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor series and the Professor of Clinical "X" Series at the Assistant, Associate, or full Professor rank.
Responsibilities
The incumbent will be expected to teach fellows, residents, medical students, and other academic learners; provide quality patient care; collaborate on research and/or creative works; and perform university and public service. The role requires substantial research, teaching, and public service to meet series criteria.
Qualifications
Candidates must possess an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D.; be board certified or board eligible in Plastic Surgery; hold a California Medical License or be eligible for one; and be able to obtain UCIMC staff credentials. Fellowship training in Craniofacial Surgery is preferred.
- Demonstrated evidence of excellent teaching and creative works suitable for the series.
- Experience in inclusive excellence in teaching, research, and service.
Application Procedures
Applicants should complete an online application profile and upload required materials electronically via UC Irvine’s RECRUIT system:
- Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter
- Statement of Research
- Teaching Statement – See guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
- Reference Letters – 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).
EEO Statement
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 any other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
- Misconduct means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination.
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
- APM – 035: Affiliation Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
Job Location
Orange, CA
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