Developmental-Behavioral or Neurodevelopmental Pediatrician

Position overview



Salary range:
The salary range for this position is $193,559.00 - $282,613.00. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Professorial Series (Adjunct, Clinical X, HS Clinical, In Residence, Ladder Rank) and Professor of Teaching Series - Health Science Compensation Plan. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Application Window

Open date: August 20, 2025

Next review date: Saturday, Jun 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Aug 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 Pediatrics is seeking a pediatric medical specialist in the area of neurodevelopment or behavioral disorders to join The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders (CAND), with expertise in caring for children with autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and other developmental disorders.

CAND is looking for board certified or eligible developmental-behavioral pediatricians, pediatric neurologists or neurodevelopmental pediatricians who want to join our team, work in a multidisciplinary environment, and make a difference in the lives of children and families. We are seeking qualified individuals with a strong commitment to patient care, education, research, and community engagement. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing clinical services and quality management, scholarly work, teaching/training, community outreach and be encouraged to participate in clinical research.

Since its opening in 2001, CAND has been a leader in medical assessment, diagnosis, care coordination, family support and education for children with autism and other developmental disorders focusing on children birth through age 5 years. With a recent increase in funding, and a collaborative effort of UC Irvine, CHOC Children's and Chapman University, The Center has expanded to offer a multidisciplinary team of specialists for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment serving children, adolescents, and young adults from birth to age 22 years.

CAND is located in the city of Irvine, California, and part of the UCI Health-Irvine medical complex, which includes the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center & Ambulatory Care as well as the new Acute Care Hospital.

The University of California remains fully committed to inclusive excellence and encourages applicants to address how their skills, expertise, and experiences might serve the varied communities of California. Please feel free to include information in any of your application materials relevant to your inclusive excellence work in research, teaching, and service.

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Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. and/or equivalent degree appropriate to the position(s).


Board certification or eligible, in Pediatrics and BC/BE in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics.

Candidate must be eligible for California licensure or licensed to practice in the state of California Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

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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.

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 location
Irvine/Orange, CA