Associate Director of Clinical Chemistry - University of California Irvine

The University of California Irvine School of Medicine Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine invites applications for a full-time faculty position to serve as the Associate Director of the Clinical Chemistry Division. The academic appointment may be at any professorial rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) in the Health Sciences (HS) Clinical or Clinical X series, depending on clinical experience and extent of research effort. Both HS and Clinical X faculty provide patient care; teach fellows, residents, medical and allied health students; perform public and University service; and contribute to scholarly activities. Clinical X faculty are expected to conduct more substantial research. An academic appointment in the Clinical X series confers membership in the UCI Academic Senate.

Applicants must have significant experience and/or fellowship training in clinical chemistry, hold an MD, DO, MD/PhD, or PhD degree. Applicants with an MD or DO degree should be board certified in Clinical Pathology and preferably also in Chemical Pathology whereas those with a PhD degree should have ABCC board certification or eligibility. Physician applicants must be qualified for a medical license in the State of California. Applicants with a PhD must be eligible for a State of California Clinical Chemist license or equivalent. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience directing a clinical chemistry laboratory. Qualified candidates from accredited fellowships without experience will also be considered.

We are seeking an outstanding clinical chemist with strong communication and managerial skills, an interest in clinical service, a commitment to education, and a proven record in clinical and/or translational research. Experience and expertise in mass spectroscopy and toxicology are highly desired. The candidate will work with department leaders, laboratory administrators, and technical personnel to ensure that we provide world-class diagnostic services to our patients. Job responsibilities will include working with the Director of Chemistry to provide oversight of the Clinical Chemistry Division at our 400+ bed tertiary/quaternary care Douglas hospital located in the city of Orange; a new hospital complex on the Irvine campus; and several community hospitals and outpatient clinics throughout Orange County. Candidates with an MD or DO degree will share on-call duties for all Clinical Pathology services except Transfusion Medicine.

The university academic base salaries as to rank and step can be found here. However, for this position the total negotiated salary uses AAMC salary benchmarks for Clinical Pathology ranging from $186,648–369,100. This position includes membership in the health science compensation plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Founded in 1965, UCI is a top hospital and top-10 public university in U.S. News & World Report and home to several NIH-funded centers, including the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (CFCCC) and Institute for Clinical and Translational Sciences (ICTS). With philanthropic support, the UCI School of Medicine is now joined by the Samueli Institute for Integrative Health and new Schools of Nursing, Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Population & Public Health in the UCI College of Health Sciences. The UCI Health System, with the UCI Medical Center in Orange as the principal clinical and clinical training facility, encompasses 6 hospitals with over 1,300 beds and a growing ambulatory network. UCI Health is the only academic medical center in Orange County, the nation’s 6th largest county and one of the most desirable locations to live in the US.

TO APPLY: Please log onto the UCI RECRUIT system: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09372

Applicants should complete an online application profile and upload application materials electronically to be considered for the position:

1. Curriculum vitae
2. Cover letter
3. List of 4 references
4. Teaching Statement
5. Clinical Service Statement
6. Research Statement (optional)
7. Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence.
8. Sexual misconduct, harassment and discrimination declaration form

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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.

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.