Department of Medicine - Open Rank

The Division of Clinical Sciences at the University of California, Riverside is recruiting faculty members in the Department of Medicine. The successful applicant(s) must qualify for an academic appointment in Professor of Clinical X or Health Sciences Clinical Professor series at the Instructor, Assistant, Associate, or Full professor rank. We seek clinical educators to participate in part- time and/or full-time inpatient and outpatient clinical practice in Internal Medicine within an academic setting in one or more of the following clinical specialties:

* Cardiology

* Dermatology

* Endocrinology

* Gastroenterology

* Geriatrics

* Nephrology

* Primary Care

* Pulmonary

* Rheumatology

These positions offer excellent opportunities for teaching and pursuing a career in academic medicine with time dedicated to teaching, research, and scholarly activity. Applicants who have completed a clinical fellowship in their respective specialties are preferred. The successful candidate(s) will practice at UC Riverside School of Medicine affiliated Clinics in Inland Southern California. The UCR School of Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the community in the Inland Empire, one of the most ethnically diverse and medically underserved areas of the country.

Basic qualifications

M.D. or D.O. degree, or equivalent degree

Hold a full and unrestricted license from the Medical Board of California

Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, or appropriate American Certifying Board or eligible for certification if within 3 years of completing residency.

Qualify for medical staff privileges at UCR Health and at UCR affiliated health settings

Additional qualifications

Demonstrated experience in teaching residents and medical students.

Preferred qualifications

Commitment to UCR School of Medicine Mission, Vision, Diversity, & Values Statements | School of Medicine

Health Sciences Clinical Instructor Rank

A successful candidate should complete a high-quality postgraduate clinical training or be accepted into a postgraduate clinical training program. Must be eligible for one of the medical specialty boards and have a clear potential as a clinical teacher. At this rank, the initial appointment is limited to one year.

Assistant, Associate and Full Professor Rank

Successful candidates will also be expected to participate in research, scholarly activities, University and public service appropriate for the academic appointments in Professor of Clinical X or Health Sciences Clinical series.

Rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Advancement through the faculty ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input.

The posted UC salary scales Academic salaries | UCOP set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 for the salary range. The Salary range for this position is $131,200 - 344,400. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan HSCP Plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Initial review of applications will begin on August 26, and applicants will be considered until the positions are filled.

Health Sciences Clinical Professor: APM 278

Clinical X Professor: APM 275

Initial review of applications will begin on August 30, 2026 and applicants will be considered until the positions are filled.

This posting is for Health Sciences Compensation Plan (HSCP) clinical faculty with clinical care, teaching, and research involvement. If you are interested in a physician position with a primary focus on clinical care only, you may still join our exciting team of physicians by applying through the staff physician posting here: University of California, Riverside - Jobs

Possess an M.D. or equivalent degree

Has current California Medical License or is eligible for licensure in the State of California.

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or appropriate American Certifying Board.

Must qualify for medical staff privileges at UCR Health and our affiliated hospitals.

Experience in clinical practice providing inpatient and outpatient care in Internal Medicine.

Assistant Rank

Experience in scholarly activities.

Completed clinical fellowship in the respective specialties.

Assistant, Associate, or Full Rank

UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.

Position title: Health Sciences Clinical Instructor

Submit a cover letter, most recently updated curriculum vitae, three reference letters, a Statement of Research, and a Contribution to Diversity Statement. In order to be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.

• 3-4 letters of reference required

Upload 3 reference letters, or have the system send the request to the letter writers.

Position title: Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor

Submit a cover letter, most recently updated curriculum vitae, three reference letters, a Statement of Teaching (required), a Statement of Research (optional), and Teaching Evaluations (required). In order to be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.

• 3-4 letters of reference required

Upload 3 reference letters, or have the system send the request to the letter writers.

Position title: Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor

Submit a cover letter, most recently updated curriculum vitae, contact information for five references, a Statement of Teaching (required), a Statement of Research (optional), and Teaching Evaluations (required). In order to be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.

• 5-7 required (contact information only)

Provide contact information for 5-7 referees.

Position title: Health Sciences Full Clinical Professor

Submit a cover letter, most recently updated curriculum vitae, contact information for six to eight references, a Statement of Teaching, a Statement of Research, Teaching Evaluations and a Contribution to Diversity Statement. In order to be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.

• 5-7 required (contact information only)

Provide contact information for 5-7 referees.

Position title: Assistant Professor of Clinical X

Submit a cover letter, most recently updated curriculum vitae, six reference letters, a Statement of Teaching (required), a Statement of Research (optional), and Teaching Evaluations (required). In order to be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.

• 6-7 letters of reference required

Upload 6 reference letters, or have the system send the request to the letter writers.

Position title: Associate Professor of Clinical X

Submit a cover letter, most recently updated curriculum vitae, contact information for six references, a Statement of Teaching (required), a Statement of Research (optional), and Teaching Evaluations (required). In order to be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.

• 6-9 required (contact information only)

Provide contact information for 6-9 referees.

Position title: Professor of Clinical X

Submit a cover letter, most recently updated curriculum vitae, contact information for six references, a Statement of Teaching (required), a Statement of Research (optional), and Teaching Evaluations (required). In order to be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.

• 3-6 required (contact information only)

Provide contact information for 6-9 referees.

The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) and the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). A commitment to the UCR mission (https://apro.ucr.edu/mission-statement) is a preferred qualification.

We seek to hire scholars who will both advance our research directions and effectively educate our undergraduate and graduate students, while also engaging with University and Professional service activities. Research and teaching statements that are included with application materials are opportunities for candidates to share knowledge, experience, and goals that support the mission of UCR. For more information on UC's criteria for successful faculty, refer to the Academic Personnel Manual (APM) 210 - Criteria for Appointment, Promotion, and Appraisal (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-210.pdf).

The University of California 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 under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

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.

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. A Misconduct Disclosure Survey will be completed through Truescreen, which is the vendor that administers this process for the campus.

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https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH.

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