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Department of Medicine - Open Rank
Position overview
Position titles:Health Sciences Clinical Instructor
Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor
Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor
Health Sciences Full Clinical Professor
Assistant Professor of Clinical X
Associate Professor of Clinical X
Professor of Clinical X
Application Window
Open date: July 17, 2026
Next review date: Tuesday, Sep 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications 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.
Position description
The Division of Clinical Sciences at the University of California, Riverside is recruiting faculty members in the Department of Medicine. The successful applicant(s) must qualify for an academic appointment in Professor of Clinical X or Health Sciences Clinical Professor series at the Instructor, Assistant, Associate, or Full professor rank. We seek clinical educators to participate in part- time and/or full-time inpatient and outpatient clinical practice in Internal Medicine within an academic setting in one or more of the following clinical specialties:
• Cardiology
• Dermatology
• Endocrinology
• Gastroenterology
• Geriatrics
• Nephrology
• Primary Care
• Pulmonary
• Rheumatology
These positions offer excellent opportunities for teaching and pursuing a career in academic medicine with time dedicated to teaching, research, and scholarly activity. Applicants who have completed a clinical fellowship in their respective specialties are preferred. The successful candidate(s) will practice at UC Riverside School of Medicine affiliated Clinics in Inland Southern California. The UCR School of Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the community in the Inland Empire, one of the most ethnically diverse and medically underserved areas of the country.
Basic qualifications
M.D. or D.O. degree, or equivalent degree
Hold a full and unrestricted license from the Medical Board of California
Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, or appropriate American Certifying Board or eligible for certification if within 3 years of completing residency.
Qualify for medical staff privileges at UCR Health and at UCR affiliated health settings
Additional qualifications
Demonstrated experience in teaching residents and medical students.
Preferred qualifications
Commitment to UCR School of Medicine Mission, Vision, Diversity, & Values Statements | School of Medicine
Health Sciences Clinical Instructor Rank
A successful candidate should complete a high-quality postgraduate clinical training or be accepted into a postgraduate clinical training program. Must be eligible for one of the medical specialty boards and have a clear potential as a clinical teacher. At this rank, the initial appointment is limited to one year.
Assistant, Associate and Full Professor Rank
Successful candidates will also be expected 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.
Rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience. 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.
The posted UC salary scales Academic salaries | UCOP set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 for the salary range. The Salary range for this position is $131,200 - 344,400. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan HSCP Plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.
Initial review of applications will begin on August 26, and applicants will be considered until the positions are filled.
Health Sciences Clinical Professor: APM 278
Clinical X Professor: APM 275
Initial review of applications will begin on August 30, 2026 and applicants will be considered until the positions are filled.
This posting is for Health Sciences Compensation Plan (HSCP) clinical faculty with clinical care, teaching, and research involvement. If you are interested in a physician position with a primary focus on clinical care only, you may still join our exciting team of physicians by applying through the staff physician posting here: University of California, Riverside - Jobs
Qualifications
Possess an M.D. or equivalent degree
Has current California Medical License or is eligible for licensure in the State of California.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or appropriate American Certifying Board.
Must qualify for medical staff privileges at UCR Health and our affiliated hospitals.
Experience in clinical practice providing inpatient and outpatient care in Internal Medicine.
Assistant Rank
Experience in scholarly activities.
Completed clinical fellowship in the respective specialties.
Assistant, Associate, or Full Rank
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.
Application Requirements by Level
Health Sciences Clinical Instructor
Position title: Health Sciences Clinical Instructor
Submit a cover letter, most recently updated curriculum vitae, three reference letters, a Statement of Research, and a Contribution to Diversity Statement. In order to be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement of Teaching (Optional)
- 3-4 letters of reference required
Upload 3 reference letters, or have the system send the request to the letter writers.
Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor
Position title: Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor
Submit a cover letter, most recently updated curriculum vitae, three reference letters, a Statement of Teaching (required), a Statement of Research (optional), and Teaching Evaluations (required). In order to be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement of Teaching
Teaching Evaluation
- 3-4 letters of reference required
Upload 3 reference letters, or have the system send the request to the letter writers.
Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor
Position title: Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor
Submit a cover letter, most recently updated curriculum vitae, contact information for five references, a Statement of Teaching (required), a Statement of Research (optional), and Teaching Evaluations (required). In order to be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement of Teaching
Teaching Evaluation
- 5-7 required (contact information only)
Provide contact information for 5-7 referees.
Health Sciences Full Clinical Professor
Position title: Health Sciences Full Clinical Professor
Submit a cover letter, most recently updated curriculum vitae, contact information for six to eight references, a Statement of Teaching, a Statement of Research, Teaching Evaluations and a Contribution to Diversity Statement. In order to be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement of Teaching
Teaching Evaluation
- 5-7 required (contact information only)
Provide contact information for 5-7 referees.
Assistant Professor of Clinical X
Position title: Assistant Professor of Clinical X
Submit a cover letter, most recently updated curriculum vitae, six reference letters, a Statement of Teaching (required), a Statement of Research (optional), and Teaching Evaluations (required). In order to be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement of Teaching
Teaching Evaluation
- 6-7 letters of reference required
Upload 6 reference letters, or have the system send the request to the letter writers.
Associate Professor of Clinical X
Position title: Associate Professor of Clinical X
Submit a cover letter, most recently updated curriculum vitae, contact information for six references, a Statement of Teaching (required), a Statement of Research (optional), and Teaching Evaluations (required). In order to be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement of Teaching
Teaching Evaluation
- 6-9 required (contact information only)
Provide contact information for 6-9 referees.
Professor of Clinical X
Position title: Professor of Clinical X
Submit a cover letter, most recently updated curriculum vitae, contact information for six references, a Statement of Teaching (required), a Statement of Research (optional), and Teaching Evaluations (required). In order to be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement of Teaching
Teaching Evaluation
- 3-6 required (contact information only)
Provide contact information for 6-9 referees.
Help contact: andrea.morales@medsch.ucr.edu
About UC Riverside
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) and the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). A commitment to the UCR mission (https://apro.ucr.edu/mission-statement) is a preferred qualification.
We seek to hire scholars who will both advance our research directions and effectively educate our undergraduate and graduate students, while also engaging with University and Professional service activities. Research and teaching statements that are included with application materials are opportunities for candidates to share knowledge, experience, and goals that support the mission of UCR. For more information on UC’s criteria for successful faculty, refer to the Academic Personnel Manual (APM) 210 - Criteria for Appointment, Promotion, and Appraisal (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-210.pdf).
The 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 categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
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.
“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. A Misconduct Disclosure Survey will be completed through Truescreen, which is the vendor that administers this process for the campus.
For the University of California's Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy please visit:
https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH.
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students, and Third Parties, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
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.