What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heart Transplantation Medical Director position at UC Irvine?
Position Overview
Salary range: Total Negotiated Salary (TNS) calculation depending on specialty can range from $443,329 - $488,827. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. This position includes membership in the health science compensation plan , which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.
Application Window
Open date: January 13, 2026
Most recent review date: Friday, Feb 13, 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: Tuesday, Jan 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 Description
The University of California, Irvine, Department of Medicine, Mary & Steve Wen Cardiovascular Division, is seeking qualified candidates for a medical director of heart transplantation in the Health Sciences Clinical series. The medical director will lead efforts to develop the transplant program and will be responsible for its ongoing growth as well as oversight of the multidisciplinary team.
Successful applicants will be encouraged to interact with a wide range of clinical programs at UCI. The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include a mix of inpatient care in the heart transplant/mechanical circulatory support service and the cardiac care unit at our Orange medical center. Outpatient care will include heart transplant clinics, left ventricular assist device clinics, heart failure clinics, and outreach clinics within our community practice sites. Responsibilities will also include teaching fellows, residents, and medical students. Contributing to scholarly activities is also encouraged.
Applicants must have an MD/DO or equivalent degree, with board certification in Cardiology and in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, and eligibility to obtain a California medical licensure along with a minimum 5 years' experience in heart transplantation.
Academic rank and compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A generous package of retirement benefits is included when employed by the University of California. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Document requirements
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 .
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.
Job location
Irvine and Orange
Salary range: Total Negotiated Salary (TNS) calculation depending on specialty can range from $443,329 - $488,827. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. This position includes membership in the health science compensation plan , which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.
Application Window
Open date: January 13, 2026
Most recent review date: Friday, Feb 13, 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: Tuesday, Jan 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 Description
The University of California, Irvine, Department of Medicine, Mary & Steve Wen Cardiovascular Division, is seeking qualified candidates for a medical director of heart transplantation in the Health Sciences Clinical series. The medical director will lead efforts to develop the transplant program and will be responsible for its ongoing growth as well as oversight of the multidisciplinary team.
Successful applicants will be encouraged to interact with a wide range of clinical programs at UCI. The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include a mix of inpatient care in the heart transplant/mechanical circulatory support service and the cardiac care unit at our Orange medical center. Outpatient care will include heart transplant clinics, left ventricular assist device clinics, heart failure clinics, and outreach clinics within our community practice sites. Responsibilities will also include teaching fellows, residents, and medical students. Contributing to scholarly activities is also encouraged.
Applicants must have an MD/DO or equivalent degree, with board certification in Cardiology and in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, and eligibility to obtain a California medical licensure along with a minimum 5 years' experience in heart transplantation.
Academic rank and compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A generous package of retirement benefits is included when employed by the University of California. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
- MD/DO or equivalent degree
- Board Certified in Cardiology
- Board Certified in Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology
- Eligible for CA medical licensure
Document 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 .
- 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 .
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.
- “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
- APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment .
Job location
Irvine and Orange
Salary : $443,329 - $488,827