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Adjunct Professor
University Of California - Irvine
Location : Irvine,CA
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Salary : $90,700-$238,300
Date Posted : 2 December 2025
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Adjunct Professor - Gross Anatomy & Embryology
Anatomy and Neurobiology / School of Medicine / UC IrvinePosition overview
Application Window
Open date:June 16, 2025
Most recent review date:Tuesday, Jul 15, 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:Monday, Jun 15, 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 Office of Medical Education and the Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology are seeking an Adjunct Professor with demonstrated excellence in teaching.
Co-course directorship and teaching are the primary responsibilities. This role requires a skilled educator who will work with the current Co-Director to coordinate and deliver a high-quality course in Gross Anatomy & Embryology for first-year medical students. This is a 135-hour course that runs from August- March and is composed of didactic sessions. Hands-on small group dissections will be scheduled in our brand-new Anatomy Lab in the Medical Education Building at UCI.
The Adjunct Professor/Co-Director will work collaboratively with the current Co-Director of the course to:
• Deliver an effective gross anatomy and embryology course that optimizes horizontal integration amongst pre-clerkship courses
• Expand vertical integration of clinical anatomy topics within the course and collaborate with clinicians
• Provide meaningful formative feedback to students throughout the course, in addition to creating high-quality summative assessments (written and practical examinations)
• Develop innovative approaches to anatomy education using adjuncts such as 3D printing, virtual reality, augmented reality, and 3D visualization and virtual dissection tables
• Develop a comprehensive summer anatomy program for remediation and student success
This position will report to the Vice Dean of Medical Education, the Senior Associate Dean of Clinical Science Education and Educational Technology, and the Associate Dean of Basic Science Education.
Unit: https://medschool.uci.edu/education/medical-education
Department: https://www.anatomy.uci.edu/
School: https://www.som.uci.edu/
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a PhD, MD, MD/PhD or equivalent degree(s).
Application Requirements
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Teaching Statement - See our .
Research Statement - See our .
Service Statement - See our .
Professional references may be required/requested in later stages of the recruitment.
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.
Job location
Freqently Asked Questions
UC Irvine’s Adjunct Professor position uniquely blends traditional anatomy education with cutting-edge tools like 3D printing and virtual dissection technology, fostering an innovative learning environment that integrates clinical applications directly into the curriculum for medical students.
Candidates must hold advanced degrees such as a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in relevant fields, ensuring they possess the rigorous scientific background and teaching expertise required to effectively deliver complex gross anatomy and embryology content.
The role demands collaborative course co-direction, hands-on dissection facilitation, and integration of clinical anatomy, emphasizing both didactic lectures and practical sessions—offering a more immersive and interdisciplinary teaching experience than typical adjunct positions.
Irvine’s medical education sector shows strong demand for adjunct professors with specialized clinical and teaching skills, partly due to UC Irvine’s emphasis on innovative anatomy education, making it a competitive yet opportunity-rich market distinct from larger urban centers like Los Angeles.
Given Irvine's higher living expenses compared to other California regions, adjunct professor salaries here typically reflect this, offering competitive compensation aligned with the specialized expertise required in medical anatomy education to attract qualified candidates.
The role’s access to state-of-the-art facilities, involvement in curriculum innovation, and collaboration with clinical faculty create a dynamic environment that appeals to educators eager to impact medical training significantly.
UC Irvine provides adjuncts with access to advanced educational technologies like augmented reality and virtual dissection tables, alongside opportunities to develop summer remediation programs, fostering continuous pedagogical growth.
Compensation for adjunct professors in this niche at Irvine generally ranges between $60,000 and $85,000 annually, reflecting specialized teaching responsibilities and the high cost of living in the area.
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