Department of Pediatrics - Open Rank

Position overview

Position titles:

• Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor

• Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor

• Health Sciences Clinical Professor

• Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics

• Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics

• Professor of Clinical Pediatrics

Salary range:
The posted UC salary scales ( set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. The Base Salary range for this position is : $127,000 - $333,700 for the recruitment. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan ( which provides eligibility for additional compensation.

Application Window

Open date: June 30, 2025

Most recent review date: Friday, Jan 30, 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: 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 Division of Clinical Sciences at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics is recruiting several faculty members in General Pediatrics (outpatient and inpatient), Pediatric pulmonology, Pediatric cardiology, Pediatric endocrinology, Pediatric gastroenterology, and Pediatric neurology. We seek clinician educators to participate in part-time and/or full-time inpatient and outpatient clinical practice within an academic setting. This position offers excellent opportunities for teaching and pursuing a career in academic medicine with time dedicated to teaching and scholarly activity. Experience and interest in chronic disease management and working in interdisciplinary teams would be necessary. Successful candidates will practice at the UC Riverside School of Medicine affiliated hospitals in Riverside and surrounding areas.

The department is also recruiting new faculty members to staff a new Urgent Care Clinic. Physicians trained in Pediatric Emergency Medicine or General Pediatricians interested in Urgent Care are encouraged to apply.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input. UCR School of Medicine provides excellent mentoring and faculty professional development courses. This is a rapidly growing medical school and opportunities abound for professional growth in this academic setting.

Successful candidates must possess an M.D., or equivalent degree and be eligible to practice in the State of California by the time of employment. Candidates must be board certified or board eligible with the American Board of Pediatrics and show completion of an ACGME accredited pediatric residency program. Successful candidates must qualify for an academic appointment in Professor of Clinical X or Health Sciences Clinical Professor series at the Assistant, Associate, or Full professor rank. Successful candidates will also be expected to show a strong commitment to the education of medical students and residents; and to participate in research, scholarly activities, University, and public service appropriate for the academic appointments in Professor of Clinical X or Health Sciences Clinical series. Applicants must qualify for medical staff privileges at UCR Health and our affiliated hospitals. Rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

The posted UC salary scales ( set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 for the salary range. The Base Salary range for this position is: $127,000 - $333,700 for the recruitment. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan ( which provides eligibility for additional compensation.

HS Clinical Professor:

Clinical X Professor:

TO APPLY:

Initial review of applications will begin on August 30, 2025 and applicants will be considered until the positions are filled.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Clinical X , Health Sciences

M.D. or equivalent degree

Eligible for licensure in the State of California or have a current California Medical License

Board Certified or Board Eligible with the American Board of Pediatrics

Completion of an ACGME accredited pediatric residency program

Qualify for medical staff privileges at UCR Health and our affiliated hospitals.

Preferred qualifications

Assistant Rank

Experience teaching medical students and residents

Experience in scholarly activities

Experience in providing inpatient and/or outpatient pediatric care, newborn exams, and ER consults

Experience and interest in chronic disease management and working in interdisciplinary teams

Assistant, Associate or Full Rank

UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.

Application Requirements by Level


Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor

Position title: Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor

Submit a cover letter, most recently updated curriculum vitae, 3 reference letters, a Statement of Teaching, a Statement of Research, Teaching Evaluations (optional). In order to be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.

Document requirements

• Cover Letter

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

• Statement of Teaching

• Statement of Research

• Teaching Evaluations (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-4 letters of reference required

Upload 3 reference letters, or have the system send the request to the letter writers.

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Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor

Position title: Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor

Submit a cover letter, most recently updated curriculum vitae, contact information from 5 references, a Statement of Teaching, a Statement of Research, Teaching Evaluations (optional). In order to be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.

Document requirements

• Cover Letter

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

• Statement of Teaching

• Statement of Research

• Teaching Evaluations (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 5-7 required (contact information only)

Provide contact information for 5-7 referees.

Apply link:

Health Sciences Clinical Professor

Position title: Health Sciences Clinical Professor

Submit a cover letter, most recently updated curriculum vitae, contact information from 6 references, a Statement of Teaching, a Statement of Research, Teaching Evaluations (optional). In order to be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.

Document requirements

• Cover Letter

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

• Statement of Teaching

• Statement of Research

• Teaching Evaluations (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 6-8 required (contact information only)

Provide contact information for 6-8 referees.

Apply link:

Assistant Professor of Clinical X

Position title: Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics

Submit a cover letter, most recently updated curriculum vitae, 6 reference letters, a Statement of Teaching, a Statement of Research, Teaching Evaluations (optional). In order to be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.

Document requirements

• Cover Letter

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

• Statement of Teaching

• Statement of Research

• Teaching Evaluations (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 6-7 letters of reference required

Upload 6 reference letters, or have the system send the request to the letter writers.

Apply link:

Associate Professor of Clinical X

Position title: Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics

Submit a cover letter, most recently updated curriculum vitae, contact information from 6 references, a Statement of Teaching, a Statement of Research, Teaching Evaluations (optional). In order to be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.

Document requirements

• Cover Letter

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

• Statement of Teaching

• Statement of Research

• Teaching Evaluations (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 6-9 required (contact information only)

Provide contact information for 6-9 referees.

Apply link:

Professor of Clinical X

Position title: Professor of Clinical Pediatrics

Submit a cover letter, most recently updated curriculum vitae, contact information from 6 references, a Statement of Teaching, a Statement of Research, Teaching Evaluations (optional). In order to be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.

Document requirements

• Cover Letter

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

• Statement of Teaching

• Statement of Research

• Teaching Evaluations (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 6-9 required (contact information only)

Provide contact information for 6-9 referees.

Apply link:

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About UC Riverside

The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) and the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). A commitment to the UCR mission ( is a preferred qualification.

We seek to hire scholars who will both advance our research directions and effectively educate our undergraduate and graduate students, while also engaging with University and Professional service activities. Research and teaching statements that are included with application materials are opportunities for candidates to share knowledge, experience, and goals that support the mission of UCR. For more information on UC's criteria for successful faculty, refer to the Academic Personnel Manual (APM) 210 - Criteria for Appointment, Promotion, and Appraisal (

The University of California 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 under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

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.

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. A Misconduct Disclosure Survey will be completed through Truescreen, which is the vendor that administers this process for the campus.

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