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The University of California, Irvine, Department of Pediatrics is seeking a passionate, board-certified or board-eligible specialist in neurodevelopment or behavioral disorders to join The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders (CAND).

We are looking for dedicated candidates with expertise in caring for children, adolescents, and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and other developmental conditions. Join our dynamic multidisciplinary team and make a lasting impact through patient care, education, research, and community engagement.

About CAND
Established in 2001, CAND has a proud history as a leader in medical assessment, diagnosis, care coordination, family support, and education. Backed by recent funding increases and a powerful collaboration between UC Irvine, CHOC, and Chapman University, CAND has expanded its reach. We now provide comprehensive multidisciplinary care for individuals from birth through age 22, operating out of the state-of-the-art UCI Health-Irvine medical complex alongside the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Ambulatory Care, and the Acute Care Hospital.

Key Responsibilities
• Clinical Care: Provide expert clinical evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment services for a diverse patient population (birth to age 22).
• Quality Management: Contribute to ongoing quality improvement initiatives to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Education & Teaching: Teach, train, and mentor residents, fellows, medical students, and multidisciplinary team members.
• Scholarly Work & Research: Engage in scholarly activities with strong institutional encouragement and support to participate in clinical research.
• Community Engagement: Serve as an advocate and educator through local community outreach programs.

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.