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Assistant/Associate/Professor Rank
University Of California - Irvine
Location : Orange, CA, 92866
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Salary : $285,511-$373,046
Date Posted : 1 December 2025
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Professor Clinical X Series - Assistant/Associate/Professor Rank
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation / School of Medicine / UC IrvinePosition overview
Application Window
Open date:February 21, 2025
Most recent review date:Friday, Oct 17, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date:Friday, Feb 20, 2026 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 University of California Irvine Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) is seeking a physician-scientist with a clinical translational/or basic science research expertise to join our expanding department as an Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor of Clinical Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, depending upon the candidate's qualifications. Applicants should be board-certified or board-eligible in PM&R and be eligible to apply for a California medical license by the start date.
Criteria for the Professor of Clinical "X" Series:The incumbent will be expected to conduct substantial research; provide patient care; teach fellows, residents, and medical students; and perform public and University service. The potential for excellence in teaching is an essential criterion for appointment in this series.
All ranks will be expected to have a record of substantial research; lead or have a significant intellectual and substantive contribution to a research program and/or be involved in other creative activities. Creative activity may be highly integrated into clinical activities. May include clinical-translational projects, health services/health outcomes research, case series, educational scholarship, or bench research.
The PM&R physician-scientist interested in pursuing an academic career in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation will be given the opportunity to grow in a dynamic department. Our team includes a group of innovative, forward-thinking individuals with high standards of teaching, research, and patient care. The department provides care in UCI Health clinical locations. The team provides inpatient consultation services and ambulatory care services for a diverse population in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation clinics at UCI Health and affiliated hospitals. The clinician will also be a part of the larger general rehabilitation team caring for patients with a variety of rehab diagnoses in a variety of settings.
UCI Medical Center is a 459-bed acute care hospital equipped with state-of-the-art operating rooms and is the region’s only Level I trauma center and Level II pediatric trauma center. It is the primary teaching and training location for the UCI School of Medicine. For 21 consecutive years, the medical center has been rated among America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World. UCI Health is building a new world-class hospital, UCI Medical Center-Irvine, a full-service academic health complex that will bring a broad spectrum of the most advanced healthcare services.
UCI Health Rehabilitation Hospital is a new rehabilitation hospital in Irvine, under construction. The two-story facility will function as a stand-alone hospital with 52 beds and will represent one of seven hospitals in the UCI Health system. UCI Health Rehabilitation Hospital .
More information on the department can be found at [ https://www.pmr.uci.edu/index.asp ]
UCI is a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). These Federal designations align with UCI's aspiration to be a national leader and global model of inclusive excellence. We seek faculty who are committed to diversity as well as diverse faculty who will be role models for all students.
Qualifications
MD or DO degree
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research - Briefly describe research and creative activities. The description should be succinct and broadly accessible. Clearly indicate specific contributions to collaborations.
Teaching Statement - See our .
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 .
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.
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Freqently Asked Questions
Research expectations grow with rank; assistant professors focus on establishing independent projects, associates deepen leadership in ongoing studies, while full professors drive major research initiatives, often leading multidisciplinary teams in clinical translational or basic science domains within PM&R.
Candidates typically must be board-certified or eligible in physical medicine and rehabilitation, demonstrate substantial research productivity, excel in teaching fellows and residents, and contribute to clinical care and university service, reflecting a balance of scholarship and patient-centered expertise.
Assistant professors are expected to build research portfolios and teaching skills; associates show established contributions and leadership in research and education; full professors typically hold national recognition, lead programs, and influence departmental directions in both clinical and academic spheres.
UCI provides cutting-edge clinical facilities, including a level I trauma center and a new rehabilitation hospital, fostering innovative clinical-translational research. Its status as a minority-serving institution also encourages diverse faculty engagement and inclusive excellence in teaching and patient care.
The dynamic, interdisciplinary setting at UCI fosters collaboration across departments, supports growth in research and clinical care, and emphasizes diversity and inclusion, impacting faculty responsibilities by integrating community health priorities with academic rigor.
Orange, CA's growing healthcare infrastructure and academic landscape have increased demand for physician-scientists in rehabilitation medicine. Candidates with a blend of clinical expertise and research innovation, especially those aligned with translational projects, find favorable hiring prospects.
Given Orange’s traffic patterns, proximity to UCI’s main campus is advantageous. Faculty often balance clinical duties with research commitments, so flexible scheduling and access to public transit or campus parking options can influence daily commute and overall job satisfaction.
UC Irvine attracts high-caliber applicants due to its advanced facilities and research emphasis, making competition intense. Candidates with robust publication records, clinical excellence, and diversity commitment stand out in California’s saturated academic PM&R market.
Salaries typically range from $150,000 to $230,000 annually, depending on rank, clinical load, and research funding. Orange County’s cost of living and UCI’s status as a major academic medical center contribute to competitive compensation packages.
UC Irvine promotes synergy by providing access to state-of-the-art clinical settings and encouraging faculty to lead translational research projects. Resources include collaboration with affiliated hospitals and dedicated time for scholarly activities balanced with patient care.
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