Heart Transplantation Medical Director

Position Overview

Salary range: Total Negotiated Salary (TNS) calculation depending on specialty can range from $443,329 - $488,827. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. This position includes membership in the health science compensation plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Application Information

Open date: January 13, 2026
Most recent review date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Final date: Tuesday, Jan 12, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position Description

The University of California, Irvine, Department of Medicine, Mary & Steve Wen Cardiovascular Division, is seeking qualified candidates for a medical director of heart transplantation in the Health Sciences Clinical series. The medical director will lead efforts to develop the transplant program and will be responsible for its ongoing growth as well as oversight of the multidisciplinary team. Successful applicants will be encouraged to interact with a wide range of clinical programs at UCI. The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include a mix of inpatient care in the heart transplant/mechanical circulatory support service and the cardiac care unit at our Orange medical center. Outpatient care will include heart transplant clinics, left ventricular assist device clinics, heart failure clinics, and outreach clinics within our community practice sites. Responsibilities will also include teaching fellows, residents, and medical students. Contributing to scholarly activities is also encouraged.

Qualifications

• Basic qualifications (required at time of application): MD/DO or equivalent degree
  Board Certified in Cardiology
  Board Certified in Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology
  Eligible for CA medical licensure

Application Requirements

• Document requirements: Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  Cover Letter
  Statement of Research
  Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement
• Reference Requirements: 3 required (contact information only)

About UC Irvine

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.

Additional Information

• A generous package of retirement benefits is included when employed by the University of California.

Contact Information

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10018

UCI Policies

• 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

Job Location

Job location: Irvine and Orange