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Assistant/Associate/Professor Ranks
University Of California - Irvine
Location : Orange, CA, 92866
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Salary : $285,511-$373,046
Date Posted : 27 November 2025
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Cancer Rehabilitation - Health Sciences Clinical Professor Series (Assistant/Associate/Professor Ranks)
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation / School of Medicine / UC IrvinePosition overview
Application Window
Open date:July 28, 2025
Most recent review date:Monday, Oct 20, 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:Thursday, Jan 8, 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 Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) at the University of California, Irvine anticipates openings for PM&R/cancer rehabilitation specialist positions. The positions will be at the level of the Health Sciences Clinical Professor Series (Assistant, Associate, Professor). depending upon the candidate's qualifications and will be in the Health Sciences Clinical Series (non-tenure track).
Criteria for the Professor in the Health Sciences Series:
Health Sciences Clinical Professor series faculty engage in scholarly or creative activities which derive from and support their primary responsibilities in clinical teaching and professional and service activities.
Clinicians interested in pursuing an academic career in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with expertise in cancer rehabilitation subspecialty will be given the opportunity to grow in a dynamic department. The cancer rehabilitation specialist will be part of the UCI’s growing comprehensive Supportive Oncology program.
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 supportive Oncology team will also provide care to patients with a broad variety of malignancies including hematologic, neurologic, and solid organ tumors in the UCI Acute Rehabilitation Hospital. 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. Applicants should complete an online application profile and upload the required material electronically to be considered for this position.
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. The PM&R cancer rehabilitation specialist will support the multidisciplinary oncology program and engage in clinical collaboration with the oncology team for all patients who need cancer rehabilitation.
Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (CFCCC) is the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center in Orange County, California and one of 51 cancer centers of its kind nationwide. UCI Chao Family Comprehensive Center . The new Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and Ambulatory Care building is a 225,000 square foot NCI-designated building in Irvine features five (5) floors of the most advanced cancer screening, diagnostics, and treatments in the region.
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 .
Department: 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.
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
University of California, Irvine
101 The City Drive, South, Building 53, Room 311
Orange, CA 92868
Phone: (714) 456-6668
Qualifications
Must possess MD or DO degree.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research - Briefly describe your research contributions and collaborative work.
(Optional)Teaching Statement - See our .
Physician references 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
Given UC Irvine's prestigious reputation, competition for Assistant/Associate/Professor positions is quite intense. Candidates with strong research portfolios and teaching experience typically stand out. In Orange, CA, the academic talent pool is rich, so demonstrating unique expertise can improve chances significantly.
In Orange, CA, progression from Assistant to Associate and full Professor involves consistent research output, publishing, and teaching excellence. Universities like UC Irvine often emphasize service contributions and grant acquisition, which are key to promotion within professor ranks.
Assistant Professors are typically early-career academics focusing on establishing research and teaching credentials, while Associate Professors have demonstrated sustained scholarly impact and leadership. The latter often require tenure-track accomplishments and greater administrative involvement.
UC Irvine prioritizes interdisciplinary research and diversity in its faculty recruitment. For Professor Ranks, they value innovative teaching methods and community engagement alongside scholarly achievements, setting them apart in Orange's academic landscape.
While UC Irvine supports a broad range of disciplines, emerging fields like data science, sustainability, and biomedical research receive particular attention. Applicants aligning their expertise with these priorities may find increased opportunities in these professorial roles.
Assistant Professors at UC Irvine usually earn between $80,000 and $110,000 annually, while Associate Professors can expect salaries ranging from $95,000 to $130,000. These figures reflect Orange County’s cost of living and the university’s competitive compensation standards.
Orange’s growing educational sector drives steady demand for administrative associates who manage faculty affairs efficiently. Candidates with experience in academic administration and familiarity with university systems are highly sought after in this region.
Traffic congestion during peak hours is common in Orange County, so potential hires should factor in commute times that may extend beyond 30 minutes. Proximity to public transit and flexible scheduling options can help mitigate daily travel stress.
Beyond teaching and research, these roles often include committee participation, curriculum development, and student mentorship. UC Irvine expects professors to contribute to departmental governance, balancing academic duties with administrative tasks effectively.
UC Irvine offers robust mentorship programs and access to research funding tailored for early-career faculty. These resources help assistant professors establish independent research agendas while integrating into Orange’s vibrant academic community.
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