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The University of California, Irvine, Department of Neurology is recruiting for a Division Chief for the Neuro-Oncology Division to join our expanding department. All applicants must possess an MD or MD/PhD and hold California Board Certification or be California License eligible. The successful candidate will be fellowship-trained in Neuro-Oncology, and provide patient care and teaching. Requirements include both academic stature and accomplished clinical, leadership, and management skills to build and expand all aspects of Neuro-Oncology care at UCI, while advancing the research and educational activities of the program.

Successful candidates are expected to develop robust clinical practices, to participate in clinical trials, and to be involved educators. Outstanding training in neuro-oncology clinical care and a strong research background in a related area is expected.

The Division Chief will oversee the management of the Division of Neuro-Oncology to include direct oversight of faculty, staff and will have direct accountability for the Division’s clinical service and operational performance.

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Initial appointments are for one year and renewal is based on availability of support

The salary range for this position is $350,000 - $500,000. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. This position [includes/may include] membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Criteria for the Professor of Clinical "X" Series:The incumbent will be expected to conduct substantial research; provide patient care; teach fellows, residents, and medical students; and perform public and University service. Excellent teaching is an essential criteria for appointment in this series.

Criteria for the Health Sciences Clinical Professor Series: The incumbent will be expected to teach fellows, residents, and medical students; provide patient care; contribute to scholarly activities; and provide public and University service.

UC Irvine, located in Orange County with a population of more than three million, has a distinguished tradition of excellence in clinical neuroscience.
Substantive inquiries about the position should be directed to:

Courtney Wilk-Mandel, Katheryne Martinez, and Cara Meyers
Isaacson, Miller
1925 Century Park East
Suite 1700
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: 310-405-0048

TO APPLY: Please log onto UCI RECRUIT located at: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF08111

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

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Statement of Clinical and Research Interest
4. Teaching Statement
5. Diversity Statement
6. Contact Information for 3-5 References

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: (required at time of application)
M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. from an accredited institution with appropriate training and experience, postgraduate clinical training, and eligibility for one of the medical specialty boards.
Candidate must demonstrate teaching ability or have a clear potential as a clinical teacher.

• An M.D., M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree with active board certification or eligibility in Neurology with fellowship training in Neuro-Oncology.
• Board eligibility in Neurology, Hematology-Oncology, or Neuro-Surgery is required.
• Eligibility to obtain an active and unrestricted medical practice license to practice in the State of California.
• Completion of UCNS Neuro-Oncology certification is required if more than 1 year after graduation of Neuro-Oncology fellowship.

For more information about the Department of Neurology
https://www.neurology.uci.edu/

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 nondiscrimination policy.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs – With Updated Interim Amendments. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2, Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being up-to-date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.