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Director of Bone and Soft Tissue / Surgical Pathologist
Pathology / School of Medicine / UC IrvinePosition overview
Application Window
Open date:July 21, 2025
Next review date:Sunday, Nov 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date:Tuesday, Jun 30, 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 (UCI) School of Medicine Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine invites applications for a full-time senior faculty member in Bone & Soft Tissue Pathology. The academic appointment may be at the Associate or Professor rank in the Health Sciences (HS) Clinical or Clinical X series, depending on experience and extent of research effort. Incumbents in the HS series are expected to provide patient care; teach fellows, residents, and medical students; perform public and University service; and contribute to scholarly activities. Incumbents in the Clinical X series are expected to conduct substantial research; provide patient care; teach fellows, residents, and medical students; and perform public and University service. Excellent teaching is an essential criterion for appointment in the Clinical X series. 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 general pathology and bone and soft tissue, hold an MD, DO, or MD/PhD degree, must be board-certified or board-eligible in Anatomic Pathology, and be eligible for, or currently hold, a medical license in the state of California. The successful candidate is expected to have an excellent record of successful collaboration and professionalism in working with others, a record of university and/or professional service activities, a commitment to education, and a record in clinical and/or translational research that may be collaborative in nature. The candidate will be responsible for clinical services in bone and soft tissue as well as general surgical pathology, including on-call duty, service on departmental and hospital committees, and teaching and mentoring of medical students, residents, and fellows.
This position will serve the needs of UCI Health which include the 400+ bed state-of-the-art tertiary/quaternary care Douglas hospital located in the city of Orange, a new hospital and outpatient complex on the Irvine campus, and several community hospitals and outpatient clinics throughout Orange County.
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). The School of Medicine along with the Samueli Institute for Integrative Health, Schools of Nursing, Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Population & Public Health make up the UCI College of Health Sciences. The orthopedic oncology team at UCI Health is the most experienced and high volume of such services in the region and provides care as part of the world-class Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. This center is the only institution in Orange County carrying the National Cancer Institute's mark of excellence. The multidisciplinary sarcoma program at UCI Health has emerged as a central referral site for the Southern California region. 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 UCI’s RECRUIT located at: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/JPF09644
Department: https://www.pathology.uci.edu//
Qualifications
Applicants must hold an MD, DO, or MD/PhD degree, must be board-certified or board-eligible in Anatomic Pathology, and be eligible for, or currently hold, a medical license in the state of California.
Application Requirements
Candidates are welcome to explain how they have contributed to inclusive excellence in their teaching, research, service, and/or clinical care.
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research
Teaching Statement - See our .
Statement of Clinical Service
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.
- “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.
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.
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Freqently Asked Questions
This position uniquely balances patient care with substantial research efforts, especially in translational studies. Candidates are expected to contribute to scholarly activities while managing clinical responsibilities in bone and soft tissue pathology, ensuring their work advances both medical knowledge and patient outcomes.
Board certification or eligibility in anatomic pathology coupled with fellowship training in bone and soft tissue pathology significantly strengthens candidacy. Additionally, holding an MD, DO, or MD/PhD and possessing a California medical license are essential credentials for this advanced clinical and academic role.
Daily tasks include diagnosing complex cases involving bone and soft tissues, supervising surgical pathology services, mentoring medical trainees, and participating in hospital committees. On-call duties and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams also form critical parts of the workload.
At UC Irvine, the role involves engagement with a top-ranked public university and access to cutting-edge cancer research centers like the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. This environment fosters a strong emphasis on research collaboration, teaching excellence, and advanced clinical service within a vibrant academic community.
Given Orange County's status as a populous and medically advanced region, competition is robust for senior pathology roles. Candidates with strong academic credentials, research experience, and California licensure tend to have an edge in this local job market.
In Orange, CA, such senior pathology positions typically offer annual salaries between $260,000 and $350,000, reflecting the high demand for specialized surgical pathologists combined with the region’s cost of living and academic institution standards.
Possessing or obtaining a California medical license is mandatory. Additionally, certifications in subspecialties like bone and soft tissue pathology recognized by national boards can boost eligibility and demonstrate specialized clinical expertise within this competitive market.
UC Irvine values candidates who demonstrate strong collaboration skills, professionalism, and a commitment to academic service. Leadership in mentoring, active participation in committees, and fostering interdisciplinary research initiatives are highly regarded.
UC Irvine offers rich opportunities for career growth through access to NIH-funded centers, involvement in multidisciplinary programs, and pathways for academic promotion within the Clinical X or HS series, fostering both clinical excellence and research leadership.
This role includes managing complex cases at a state-of-the-art tertiary/quaternary care hospital and an outpatient complex, alongside extensive teaching duties. The integration within a comprehensive cancer center and a high-volume orthopedic oncology team adds unique clinical depth.
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