UC Irvine Division Chief of Hospital Medicine and Palliative Medicine

Position Overview

Salary range: The salary range for this position is $392,667-$460,648, based on rank and step at the time of appointment. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. This position includes membership in the health science compensation plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Application Window

Open date: July 1, 2026
Next review date: Friday, Jul 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position Description

The Department of Medicine at UCI School of Medicine invites applications and nominations for a nationally recognized academic physician to serve as the Chief of the UCI Division of Hospital Medicine and Palliative Medicine. The UCI Division of Hospital Medicine and Palliative Medicine comprises a distinguished cohort of 65 faculty members across the full spectrum of clinical care, research, and education. The UC Irvine Division of Hospital Medicine & Palliative Medicine began as the School of Medicine’s Hospitalist Program, which was founded in 1998 and was one of the nation’s first. Our growing and dynamic division focuses on providing excellent clinical care, education and training. We are well known for our innovative approaches to quality-of-care improvement and patient safety, two areas in which UCI Medical Center ranks among the best in the country.

Criteria for Appointment

• Candidates must hold a MD, DO, MBBS, MD/PhD or equivalent, have appropriate academic credentials for a tenured faculty appointment, be board-certified in Internal Medicine, and be eligible for licensure in California.
• Meet requirements for appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.

Basic Qualifications

• Basic qualifications (required at time of application): MD, DO, MBBS or MD/PhD degree or equivalent
• Board certification in Internal Medicine
• Be eligible for, or currently hold, a medical license in the state of California.

Application Requirements

• Document requirements: Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Statement of Research
• Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
• Reference Requirements: 5 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.

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment 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 Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties

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