UC Irvine Division Chief of Hospital Medicine and Palliative Medicine

Position Overview Salary range: $392,667-$460,648, based on rank and step at the time of appointment. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. This position includes membership in the health science compensation plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation. Application Window Open date: July 1, 2026 Next review date: Friday, Jul 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 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 Medicine at UCI School of Medicine invites applications and nominations for a nationally recognized academic physician to serve as the Chief of the UCI Division of Hospital Medicine and Palliative Medicine. The UCI Division of Hospital Medicine and Palliative Medicine comprises a distinguished cohort of 65 faculty members across the full spectrum of clinical care, research, and education. The UC Irvine Division of Hospital Medicine & Palliative Medicine began as the School of Medicine's Hospitalist Program, which was founded in 1998 and was one of the nation's first. Our growing and dynamic division focuses on providing excellent clinical care, education and training. We are well known for our innovative approaches to quality‑of‑care improvement and patient safety, two areas in which UCI Medical Center ranks among the best in the country. Candidates must hold a MD, DO, MBBS, MD/PhD or equivalent, have appropriate academic credentials for a tenured faculty appointment, be board‑certified in Internal Medicine, and be eligible for licensure in California. Incumbent expected to conduct substantial research; provide patient care; teach fellows, residents, and medical students; and perform public and university service. Excellent teaching is essential criteria for appointment in this series. Incumbent expected to teach fellows, residents, and medical students; provide patient care; contribute to scholarly activities; and provide public and university service. Qualifications MD, DO, MBBS or MD/PhD degree or equivalent Board certification in Internal Medicine Be eligible for, or currently hold, a medical license in the state of California. Meet requirements for appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. Minimum 2 years of experience as section chief, division chief or other relevant leadership role Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Statement of Research Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement. Reference requirements 5 required (contact information only) Apply link: 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 and Irvine, CA #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California - Irvine