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Orthopaedic Surgery Health Sciences Pool Ad Apply now to Orthopaedic Surgery Health Sciences Pool Ad
nJob #JPF10793
nnOrthopedic Surgery / David Geffen School Of Medicine / UCLA
n nPosition overview Position title: Health Sciences Faculty
nSalary range: The posted UC salary scales Academic salaries ( set the minimum base pay determined by rank and step at appointment. The annual salary range for this position is $200,000- $1,500,000. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan (
nApplication Window
nOpen date: June 16, 2026
nMost recent review date: Thursday, Jul 16, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
nApplications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
nFinal date: Wednesday, Jun 16, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
nApplications 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.
nPosition description
nThe Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles, anticipates openings for physicians in its various divisions. These openings will be at the level of Assistant Professor or above, depending upon the candidate’s qualification and will be in the Health Sciences Clinical Series (non-tenure track). Criteria for the Professor in Health Sciences Clinical Series: Health Sciences Clinical Professor series faculty engage in scholarly or creative activities which derive from and support their primary responsibilities in clinical teaching and professional and service activities.
nThe divisions include: Foot and Ankle, General Orthopaedics, Hand Surgery, Interventional Physiatry, Joint Replacement Arthroplasty, Musculoskeletal Oncology, Non-Operative Sports Medicine, Pediatric Orthopaedics, Spine Surgery, Sports Medicine Surgery, and Trauma Surgery
nWill primarily participate in patient care with some or all of: resident teaching, medical student precepting, university and Department service, and scholarly or other creative activities. REQUIREMENTS: M.D., D.O. or M.D./Ph.D. from an accredited institution with appropriate clinical training and experience. Have current or will apply for California Medical License and Board-Certified (or eligible) Candidates must have demonstrated capabilities for teaching, professional service and/or research suitable to the HS Clinical Professor series. Positions are dependent upon funding and availability. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointments in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor Series are for one year with reappointments considered annually. Interested candidates should apply through UC RECRUIT:
nLink to Application (
nThe posted UC salary scales (Academic salaries) set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. The salary range for this position is $200,000- $1,500,000. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan.
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nUC Regents Statement on Ethical Values and Standards of Conduct : All aspects of searches are confidential and all candidates are expected to review and abide by UC Regents Policy 1111 on Statement on Ethical Values and Standards of Conduct
nQualifications
nBasic qualifications
nQualified candidates must hold an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent.
nAdditional qualifications
nCandidates must be board-eligible or certified, with appropriate clinical and training experience.
nPreferred qualifications
nCandidates who have demonstrated excellence in research, preferably with a track record of extramural funding, is valued, but not required.
nApplication Requirements
nDocument requirements
nnnCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
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nnCover Letter (Optional)
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nnStatement of Research (Optional)
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nnReference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
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nnUCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education.
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n nThe UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows:
nDeepen our engagement with Los Angeles
nExpand our reach as a global university
nEnhance our research and creative activities
nElevate how we teach
nBecome a more effective institution
nPrompt for candidates for recruitment:
nReflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service
nnStatement of Teaching (Optional)
n nReference requirements
nn0-3 required (contact information only)
n nThe letter must be dated, signed and addressed to APO Orthopaedic Surgery.
nAttn to:
nAPO Orthopaedic Surgery
nDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery
nDavid Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
nApply link:
nHelp contact:
nAbout UCLA
nAs 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.
nThe 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 status under state or federal law.
nAs 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.
nnn“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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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n nJob location
nLos Angeles, CA
Worksite address
los angeles, CA, 90079, US
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