Elite Sports Musculoskeletal Imaging Faculty FY2627

Elite Sports Musculoskeletal Imaging Faculty

Position title: Faculty

Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 Scale 7. The salary range for this position is $307,671-$597,300. This position includes membership in the Health Sciences compensation plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

First review date is June 8, 2026

Open date: April 8, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Jun 8, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Apr 7, 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 Department of Radiological Sciences at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is recruiting for a full-time Professor (all ranks) in the Health Sciences series with focus on musculoskeletal imaging and intervention, with a particular emphasis on elite sports imaging to join the Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention Section.

This position will be based primarily within the newly established UCLA Sports Imaging Center of Excellence, a dedicated program focused on imaging and image-guided care for elite and high-performance athletes. This Center represents a strategic investment by UCLA Health to advance clinical care, innovation, and research at the intersection of musculoskeletal imaging, sports medicine, and performance. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of this emerging program.

Clinical responsibilities will include coverage of the UCLA Sports Center of Excellence as well as all musculoskeletal imaging inpatient and outpatient services at all hospitals (4) and outpatient imaging centers (13) in a rapidly expanding academic health system, UCLA Health. This position encompasses all major diagnostic (CT, and MR, fluoroscopy, and ultrasound) modalities, performance of image-guided procedures, and on-call/weekend coverage. The candidate will supervise and teach top-flight musculoskeletal imaging fellows and excellent radiology residents.

Candidates must have an M.D. or equivalent, be eligible for California licensure and American Board of Radiology certification, and have completed a one-year Musculoskeletal Imaging fellowship. Knowledge and experience in musculoskeletal intervention, ultrasound, MRI, MR arthrography, CT, and percutaneous biopsy are required. A strong interest in clinical musculoskeletal research is highly valued.

The Department is seeking candidates with the potential for being outstanding in the above noted requirements, in clinical work, in procedural work, in research, in teaching, and in having a clear commitment to enhancing the diversity of the faculty, staff, and clinical trainees.

The Department encourages candidates to apply who have experience in and who have demonstrated commitment to working with students and to improving access to higher education for disadvantaged students through teaching and mentoring activities.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications: Candidates must have an M.D. or equivalent, be eligible for California licensure and American Board of Radiology certification, and have completed a one-year Musculoskeletal Imaging fellowship.

Preferred qualifications: Knowledge and experience in musculoskeletal intervention, ultrasound, MRI, MR arthrography, CT, and percutaneous biopsy are required. A strong interest in clinical musculoskeletal research is highly valued.

Application Requirements

Document requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
• UCLA Mission Statement - Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference requirements:

• 3-5 letters of reference required

Referees upload their letters of reference directly into this posting.