David Geffen School of Medicine
JPF10668 Surgeon - Scientist Faculty, Shoulder and Elbow
David Geffen School of Medicine, Topeka, Kansas, United States
Position Overview
Position title: Surgeon - Scientist Faculty, Shoulder and Elbow Salary range: The posted UC salary scales determine the minimum pay based on rank and step. The salary range for this position is $200,000–$999,999. See Table 5 – Summary: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/oct-2025-acad-salary-scales/t5-summary.pdf. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan (https://ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-670.pdf) which provides eligibility for additional compensation. Application Window
Open date: October 21, 2025 Next review date: Friday, Nov 21, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Final date: Thursday, Apr 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 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles invites applications for a full‑time faculty position in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor series, specializing in shoulder and elbow surgery. Qualified candidates must have completed an Orthopaedic Surgery Residency program, successfully completed an Orthopaedic Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship, be board certified or board eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery, and be able to obtain a California medical license. Applicants are expected to have excellent clinical skills and be willing to actively participate in medical education. Faculty rank and step with UCLA will be determined and commensurate with the applicant’s background and accomplishments. Primary Responsibilities
Developing a Shoulder and Elbow Reconstruction specialty practice at UCLA Health; taking an active role in teaching activities of the department, which includes supervision of residents and medical students who rotate on the Orthopaedic services at the Medical Centers, and other learners at UCLA teaching sites; participating in teaching conferences, didactic courses, grand rounds, clinical teaching during patient care sessions and other related functions; contributing creatively to administrative, academic and research activities within the department, as well as participating in University public services. Evidence of creative or scholarly contributions is a requirement for advancement in the health sciences clinical series. This criterion can be satisfied by evidence of such contributions as publication of articles in recognized medical journals, development or administration of teaching programs, participation in the advancement of professional education, development or administration of a clinical service, participation in research activities, or creative participation in the advancement of a University professional practice program. Candidates should be fully engaged in providing state‑of‑the‑art, patient‑centered care and must be comfortable covering general orthopaedic surgery trauma call. The candidate must have enthusiasm for engaging in educating medical students, residents, and fellows, serving the university community, and augmenting one of the nation’s leading departments. Application Materials and Requirements
Interested applicants are asked to provide an updated curriculum vitae, a letter of interest, a statement on contributions to UCLA’s mission, and the following documents: Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter (Optional) Statement of Research (Optional) Statement of Teaching (Optional) Reference check authorization release form – Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form UCLA Mission Statement – As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of the state of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life‑saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. Applicants must submit their application materials online at: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10668. Reference requirements: 0–3 required contact information only. The letter must be dated, signed and addressed to the Department Chair. Equal Opportunity 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. Job Location
Los Angeles, CA
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Position title: Surgeon - Scientist Faculty, Shoulder and Elbow Salary range: The posted UC salary scales determine the minimum pay based on rank and step. The salary range for this position is $200,000–$999,999. See Table 5 – Summary: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/oct-2025-acad-salary-scales/t5-summary.pdf. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan (https://ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-670.pdf) which provides eligibility for additional compensation. Application Window
Open date: October 21, 2025 Next review date: Friday, Nov 21, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Final date: Thursday, Apr 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 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles invites applications for a full‑time faculty position in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor series, specializing in shoulder and elbow surgery. Qualified candidates must have completed an Orthopaedic Surgery Residency program, successfully completed an Orthopaedic Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship, be board certified or board eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery, and be able to obtain a California medical license. Applicants are expected to have excellent clinical skills and be willing to actively participate in medical education. Faculty rank and step with UCLA will be determined and commensurate with the applicant’s background and accomplishments. Primary Responsibilities
Developing a Shoulder and Elbow Reconstruction specialty practice at UCLA Health; taking an active role in teaching activities of the department, which includes supervision of residents and medical students who rotate on the Orthopaedic services at the Medical Centers, and other learners at UCLA teaching sites; participating in teaching conferences, didactic courses, grand rounds, clinical teaching during patient care sessions and other related functions; contributing creatively to administrative, academic and research activities within the department, as well as participating in University public services. Evidence of creative or scholarly contributions is a requirement for advancement in the health sciences clinical series. This criterion can be satisfied by evidence of such contributions as publication of articles in recognized medical journals, development or administration of teaching programs, participation in the advancement of professional education, development or administration of a clinical service, participation in research activities, or creative participation in the advancement of a University professional practice program. Candidates should be fully engaged in providing state‑of‑the‑art, patient‑centered care and must be comfortable covering general orthopaedic surgery trauma call. The candidate must have enthusiasm for engaging in educating medical students, residents, and fellows, serving the university community, and augmenting one of the nation’s leading departments. Application Materials and Requirements
Interested applicants are asked to provide an updated curriculum vitae, a letter of interest, a statement on contributions to UCLA’s mission, and the following documents: Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter (Optional) Statement of Research (Optional) Statement of Teaching (Optional) Reference check authorization release form – Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form UCLA Mission Statement – As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of the state of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life‑saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. Applicants must submit their application materials online at: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10668. Reference requirements: 0–3 required contact information only. The letter must be dated, signed and addressed to the Department Chair. Equal Opportunity 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. Job Location
Los Angeles, CA
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