University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
Surgeon - Scientist Faculty, Shoulder and Elbow
University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Position Overview
Title: Surgeon - Scientist Faculty, Shoulder and Elbow
Department: Orthopaedic Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.
Series: Health Sciences Clinical Professor (full‑time faculty).
Salary range: $200,000 – $999,999.
Application Window: Open date October 21, 2025; Next review date Friday, November 21, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time); Final application date Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time).
Position Description The department is seeking a qualified Surgeon‑Scientist to develop a Shoulder and Elbow Reconstruction specialty practice, provide clinical care, and engage in education, research and service.
Develop and lead a shoulder and elbow reconstruction practice at UCLA Health.
Provide patient‑centered clinical care and cover general orthopaedic surgery trauma call.
Supervise residents, medical students and fellows; teach and participate in grand rounds, didactic courses, conferences and clinical teaching.
Contribute to administrative, academic and research activities; evidence of scholarly contributions is required for advancement.
Participate in university public services and advance UCLA’s mission.
Qualifications Basic qualifications
MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent.
Completion of an Orthopaedic Surgery Residency program and an Orthopaedic Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship.
Board certified or eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery; California medical license (or eligibility).
Excellent clinical skills and willingness to participate in medical education.
Additional qualifications
Board eligible or certified with a California medical license.
Preferred qualifications
Excellence in research with a track record of extramural funding.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae (most recently updated).
Cover Letter (optional).
Statement of Research (optional).
Statement of Teaching (optional).
Reference check authorization release form.
UCLA Mission Statement (description of contribution to UCLA mission).
Reference Requirements
0–3 references (contact information only).
Application Process Submit an online application, along with the above documents, at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10668.
Contact Information Recruitment inquiries: OrthoAPO@mednet.ucla.edu. Help contact: kaalvarado@mednet.ucla.edu.
Location Los Angeles, CA.
EEO Statement 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 status under state or federal law. Additional policies include UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy, and APM 035: Affidate Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.
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Department: Orthopaedic Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.
Series: Health Sciences Clinical Professor (full‑time faculty).
Salary range: $200,000 – $999,999.
Application Window: Open date October 21, 2025; Next review date Friday, November 21, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time); Final application date Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time).
Position Description The department is seeking a qualified Surgeon‑Scientist to develop a Shoulder and Elbow Reconstruction specialty practice, provide clinical care, and engage in education, research and service.
Develop and lead a shoulder and elbow reconstruction practice at UCLA Health.
Provide patient‑centered clinical care and cover general orthopaedic surgery trauma call.
Supervise residents, medical students and fellows; teach and participate in grand rounds, didactic courses, conferences and clinical teaching.
Contribute to administrative, academic and research activities; evidence of scholarly contributions is required for advancement.
Participate in university public services and advance UCLA’s mission.
Qualifications Basic qualifications
MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent.
Completion of an Orthopaedic Surgery Residency program and an Orthopaedic Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship.
Board certified or eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery; California medical license (or eligibility).
Excellent clinical skills and willingness to participate in medical education.
Additional qualifications
Board eligible or certified with a California medical license.
Preferred qualifications
Excellence in research with a track record of extramural funding.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae (most recently updated).
Cover Letter (optional).
Statement of Research (optional).
Statement of Teaching (optional).
Reference check authorization release form.
UCLA Mission Statement (description of contribution to UCLA mission).
Reference Requirements
0–3 references (contact information only).
Application Process Submit an online application, along with the above documents, at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10668.
Contact Information Recruitment inquiries: OrthoAPO@mednet.ucla.edu. Help contact: kaalvarado@mednet.ucla.edu.
Location Los Angeles, CA.
EEO Statement 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 status under state or federal law. Additional policies include UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy, and APM 035: Affidate Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.
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