Surgeon - Scientist Faculty, Shoulder and Elbow
The University of California, Los Angeles
About this position
Position Overview
Position title: Surgeon - Scientist Faculty, Shoulder and Elbow Salary range: The posted UC salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. 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 for eligibility for additional compensation.
Application Window
Open date: October 21, 2025 Most recent review date:Monday, Feb 16, 2026 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: 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 and must 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. The primary responsibilities of this position include: Developing a Shoulder and Elbow Reconstruction specialty practice at UCLA Health. Taking an active role in teaching activities of the department. This includes supervision of residents and medical students who rotate on the Orthopaedic services at the Medical Centers, as well as other such learners at UCLA teaching sites, and those who visit the program on elective rotations, participation in teaching conferences, didactic courses, grand rounds, clinical teaching during patient care sessions and other related functions. And contributing creatively to administrative, academic and research activities within the department, as well as participate in University public services. Evidence of creative or scholarly contributions is a requirement for advancement in the health sciences clinical series. This criteria can be satisfied by evidence of such contributions as publication of articles in recognized medical journal, 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. We seek an accomplished physician with an interest in developing an academic orthopaedic surgery practice focused on shoulder and elbow reconstruction surgery. The candidate must be comfortable covering general orthopaedic surgery trauma call. Candidates should be enthusiastic about engaging in educating medical students, residents, and fellows, serving the university community, and augmenting one of the nation’s leading departments. The posted UC salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. 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 for eligibility for additional compensation. Interested applicants are asked to provide an updated curriculum vitae, a letter of interest, and a statement on contributions to UCLA's mission. Applicants must submit their application materials online at: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10668 All aspects of searches are confidential and all candidates are expected to review and abide by UC Regents Policy 1111 on Statement on Ethical Values and Standards of Conduct https://regents.universityofcalifornia.edu/governance/policies/1111.html Confidential inquiries related to this position and/or search may be directed to OrthoAPO@mednet.ucla.edu. The shared values of the DGSOM are expressed in the Cultural North Star, which was developed by members of our community and affirms our unswerving commitment to doing what’s right, making things better, and being kind. These are the standards to which we hold ourselves, and one another. Please read more about this important DGSOM program at https://medschool.ucla.edu/cultural-north-star
Qualifications
Basic qualificationsQualified candidates must hold an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent. Candidates must also have completed an Orthopaedic Surgery Residency program, and successfully completed an Orthopaedic Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship. Additional qualificationsCandidates should be board certified/eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery, and have or be eligible for a California medical license. Preferred qualificationsCandidates who have demonstrated excellence in research, preferably with a track record of extramural funding, is preferred
Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum 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. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education. The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows: Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles Expand our reach as a global university Enhance our research and creative activities Elevate how we teach Become a more effective institution Prompt for candidates for recruitment: Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service Reference requirements 0-3 required (contact information only) The letter must be dated, signed and addressed to the Department Chair. Nicholas Bernthal, MD FAOA Professor and Chair Department of Orthopaedic Surgery David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Apply link:https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10668 Help contact:kaalvarado@mednet.ucla.edu
Job Location
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