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The University of California Irvine (UCI) School of Medicine Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine invites applications for a full-time faculty position to serve as Director of the Clinical Chemistry Division. The academic appointment may be at any professorial rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) in the Health Sciences (HS) Clinical or Clinical X series, depending on clinical experience and extent of research effort. Both HS and Clinical X faculty provide patient care; teach fellows, residents, medical and allied health students; perform public and University service; and contribute to scholarly activities. Clinical X faculty are expected to conduct more substantial research. An academic appointment in the Clinical X series confers membership in the UCI Academic Senate.

Applicants must have significant experience and/or fellowship training in clinical chemistry, hold an MD, DO, MD/PhD, or PhD degree. Applicants with an MD or DO degree should be board certified in Clinical Pathology and preferably also in Chemical Pathology whereas those with a PhD degree should have ABCC board certification or eligibility. Physician applicants must be qualified for a medical license in the State of California. Applicants with a PhD must be eligible for a State of California Clinical Chemist license or equivalent. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience directing a clinical chemistry laboratory. Qualified candidates from accredited fellowships without experience will also be considered.

We are seeking an outstanding clinical chemist with strong communication and managerial skills, an interest in clinical service, a commitment to education, and a proven record in clinical and/or translational research. The candidate will work with department leaders, laboratory administrators, and technical personnel to ensure that we provide world-class diagnostic services to our patients. Job responsibilities will include oversight of the Clinical Chemistry Division at our 400+ bed tertiary/quaternary care Douglas hospital located in the city of Orange; a new hospital complex on the Irvine campus that is under construction and scheduled to begin operations in 2025; and several outpatient clinics throughout Orange County. Candidates with an MD or DO degree will share on-call duties for all Clinical Pathology services except Transfusion Medicine.

The university academic base salaries as to rank and step can be found here. However, for this position the total negotiated salary uses AAMC salary benchmarks for Clinical Pathology ranging from $178,878–357,069. This position includes membership in the health science compensation plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Founded in 1965, UCI is a top-10 public university in U.S. News & World Report. UCI is located in Orange County, the nation’s 6th largest county and one of the most desirable locations to live in the US. The UCI Medical Center is the only university-based care provider in Orange County. The UCI School of Medicine is home to several NIH-funded centers, including the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and Institute for Clinical and Translational Sciences. The School of Medicine along with Schools of Nursing, Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Population & Public Health, and the Samueli Institute for Integrative Health, make up the UCI College of Health Sciences.

To Apply: Please log onto UCI’s Recruit located at: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF08814. Applicants should complete an online application profile and upload application materials electronically to be considered for the position:

1. Curriculum Vitae & Cover Letter
2. Names and Addresses of Four References
3. Statement of Research (Optional)
4. Statement of Teaching
5. Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement
6. Statement of Clinical Service
7. Sexual Misconduct, Harassment, & Discrimination Declaration Form

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 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.