What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Plastic Surgeon position at University of California - Irvine?
Open date: February 6, 2026
Most recent review date: Monday, Mar 9, 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, Feb 6, 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.
The University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine, Department of Plastic Surgery is now 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 or Associate or full Professor rank.
Qualifications
Candidates must possess an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D., board certification or board eligibility in Plastic Surgery, and a California Medical License/ California Medical License eligibility. The ability to obtain UCIMC staff credentials is also required. Fellowship training in Craniofacial surgery is preferred.
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. Demonstrated evidence of capabilities for excellent teaching and creative works suitable for the series is expected for appointment to this series.
Criteria for appointment in the Professor of Clinical "X" Series: The incumbent will be expected to conduct substantial research; provide patient care; teach fellows, residents, and medical students; and perform public and University service. Excellent teaching is an essential criterion for appointment in this series.
Criteria for appointment in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor Series: The incumbent will be expected to teach fellows, residents, and medical students; provide patient care; contribute to scholarly activities; and provide public and University service.
The incumbent will be expected to teach fellows, residents, medical students, and other academic learners; provide patient care; contribute to scholarly activities; and provide public and University service.
Candidates are welcome to explain how they have contributed to inclusive excellence in their teaching, research, and service.
Positions are dependent upon funding. Rank and salary will be commensurate with training, qualifications, and experience.
Application Procedures
Applicants should complete an online application profile and upload the required materials electronically through UC Irvine's RECRUIT system located at https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10019.
* 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: http://www.plasticsurgery.uci.edu/
Department: https://www.uciplasticsurgery.com/
Candidates must possess an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D., board certification or board eligibility in Plastic Surgery, and a California Medical License/ California Medical License eligibility. The ability to obtain UCIMC staff credentials is also required. Fellowship training in Craniofacial Surgery is preferred.
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)
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The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 nondiscrimination policy.
Salary : $426,424 - $567,346