General and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry- Health Sciences Clinical Series, Open Ranks

Position overview



Salary range:
Total Negotiated Salary (TNS) calculation depending on specialty can range from $255,624 - $367,952. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Application Window

Open date: July 1, 2025

Next review date: Saturday, Jun 6, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

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

Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 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, School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior has openings in both the General and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry Health Sciences Clinical Series for Assistant / Associate / Full Professors.

Basic Qualifications: Candidates must possess a M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree and be eligible to sit for the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Applicants should have excellent clinical skills, medical knowledge, interest in teaching, and scholarly aspirations. Availability for paid holiday and weekend coverage is required. Furthermore, applicants must be eligible for a California Medical License and membership on the Medical Staff at the University of California, Irvine.

Preferred Qualifications: Candidates are Board certified.

The position available is dependent on clinical revenues and contract funding. Salaries are based on University of California salary scales, which are dependent on academic rank and step, and commensurate with experience. Based on clinical productivity there is opportunity to earn additional salary.

Application Procedure: Interested candidates should apply through UC Irvine's RECRUIT system located at

Applicants should complete an online application profile and upload the following application materials electronically to be considered for the position:

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Teaching Statement (

3 - 4 Contacts of Reference

Teaching Evaluations (if available)

Authorization to Release Information Form Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Candidates must possess a M.D. degree and be eligible to sit for the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, however, Board certification is preferred. Applicants should have excellent clinical skills, medical knowledge, interest in teaching, and scholarly aspirations. Availability for paid holiday and weekend coverage is required. Furthermore, applicants must be eligible for a California Medical License and membership on the Medical Staff at the University of California, Irvine. The position available is dependent on clinical revenues and contract funding. Salaries are based on University of California salary scales, which are dependent on academic rank and step, and commensurate with experience. Based on clinical productivity there is opportunity to earn additional salary.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Research (Optional)

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

• Teaching Evaluations

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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
Orange, CA