Assistant or Associate Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California (USC) invites applications for a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in spine surgery to join the Keck Medical Center faculty in Los Angeles, CA.

The role includes clinical care, teaching and research across affiliated clinical settings, with a faculty appointment at the Keck School of Medicine of USC based on experience and training.

Qualifications

• Fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in spinal surgery.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care in affiliated settings.
• Teach and participate in research activities.
• Contribute to program development and expansion.

Job description

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Keck Medical Center of USC is seeking a fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in spinal surgery to join our expanding practice in Los Angeles, CA. Responsibilities will include providing clinical care, teaching and research activities in various affiliated clinical settings.

This position provides an outstanding opportunity for an individual with excellent clinical skills and an interest in teaching and research. A faculty appointment at a level appropriate to experience and training is available at the Keck School of Medicine of USC.

The annual base salary range for this position is $300,000-$500,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

For further inquiries please contact:

Jay R. Lieberman, M.D.

Chair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

University of Southern California

Attn: Wendy Fang

[e-mail]

Job ID REQ20170698

Posted Date 01/13/2026