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The Division of Clinical Sciences at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics is recruiting several faculty members in General Pediatrics (outpatient and inpatient), Pediatric pulmonology, Pediatric cardiology, Pediatric endocrinology, Pediatric gastroenterology, and Pediatric neurology. We seek clinician educators to participate in part-time and/or full-time inpatient and outpatient clinical practice within an academic setting. This position offers excellent opportunities for teaching and pursuing a career in academic medicine with time dedicated to teaching and scholarly activity. Experience and interest in chronic disease management and working in interdisciplinary teams would be necessary.

Successful candidates will practice at the UC Riverside School of Medicine affiliated hospitals in Riverside and surrounding areas.
The department is also recruiting new faculty members to staff a new Urgent Care Clinic. Physicians trained in Pediatric Emergency Medicine or General Pediatricians interested in Urgent Care are encouraged to apply.

UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first- generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification. Advancement through the faculty ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input. UCR School of Medicine provides excellent mentoring and faculty professional development courses. This is a rapidly growing medical school and opportunities abound for professional growth in this academic setting.

Successful candidates must possess an M.D., or equivalent degree and be eligible to practice in the State of California by the time of employment. Candidates must be board certified or board eligible with the American Board of Pediatrics and show completion of an ACGME accredited pediatric residency program. The successful applicants must qualify for an academic appointment in Professor of Clinical X or Health Sciences Clinical Professor series at the Assistant, Associate, or Full professor rank. Successful candidates will also be expected to show a strong commitment to the education of medical students and residents; and to participate in research, scholarly activities, University, and public service appropriate for the academic appointments in Professor of Clinical X or Health Sciences Clinical series. Applicants must qualify for medical staff privileges at UCR Health and our affiliated hospitals.

Rank will be determined based on qualifications. The posted UC salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 for the salary range. The Base Salary range for this position is : $121,100 - $320,100 for the recruitment.. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan (https://somacademicaffairs.ucr.edu/sites/g/files/rcwecm2346/files/2021-02/2021-02-11HSCP%20Plan.pdf), which provides eligibility for additional compensation.

Initial review of applications will begin on July 10, 2024 and applicants will be considered until the positions are filled.

The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status.

For the University of California policies on Affirmative Action, Anti-Discrimination, and Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, see below.

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.

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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

“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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https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy please visit: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf.

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