Assistant/Associate Professor - Pediatric Faculty Position

IMDiversity; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California - Davis is looking for a qualified Assistant/Associate Professor for a pediatric faculty position in Sacramento, CA. This role includes outpatient care and teaching responsibilities for medical students and residents.

Candidates must possess an M.D. and complete a residency in Family Medicine, Pediatrics, or PM&R. The position offers a competitive salary range between $200,000 and $285,000 based on qualifications and level.

Qualifications

• Possess an M.D. (or equivalent).
• Completed an approved residency program in Family Medicine, Pediatrics, or PM&R.
• Experience in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient pediatric orthopaedic non-operative care.
• Teach and supervise fellows, residents, and medical students.
• Participate in departmental meetings and committees.

Skills

Teaching experience

Pediatric care

Medical residency completion

Ability to work cooperatively

Education

M.D. or equivalent

Completed residency in Family Medicine, Pediatrics, or PM&R

Job description

Assistant/Associate Professor - Pediatric Faculty Position

Salary range: The salary range for this position at the Assistant level is $200,000–$265,000 or Associate level is $228,000–$285,000. This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan.

Application Window

• Open date: June 1, 2026
• Next review date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
• Final date: Tuesday, Aug 4, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UC Davis is recruiting a highly qualified accredited non‑operative pediatric faculty member to complement its comprehensive combined pediatric program. The position will serve in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor series with an academic rank commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The department is located on the UC Davis Health campus in Sacramento, CA.

Expectations

This position will provide outpatient pediatric orthopaedic non‑operative care at UC Davis and will include the teaching and supervision of fellows, residents, and medical students, as well as participation in departmental meetings, conferences, hospital, and departmental committees.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Possess an M.D. (or equivalent).
• Have completed an approved residency program in Family Medicine, Pediatrics, or PM&R.
• Must have experience in and the ability to teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Must have the ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environment and adhere to University policy and procedures.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

• Must be eligible for licensure in the State of California and/or have an active California medical license prior to appointment start date.

Preferred qualifications

• Demonstrated teaching experience in an academic clinical setting is preferred.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)
• Authorization to Release Information Form – required for all academic recruitments. Please download, complete, sign, and upload the form.

Reference requirements

• 3–5 required (contact information only).

Apply

Apply link: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07666

Help contact: [e-mail]

Additional Information

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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct.

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco‑free campus.

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 and federal law.

Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States, as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis positions funded by federal contracts or sub‑contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E‑Verify check.

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.

Location: Sacramento, CA