Neuro Oncology Division Chief

University of California - Irvine; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic medical center seeks a collaborative leader to head the Division of Neurological Oncology. This role involves overseeing patient care, engaging in clinical trials, and teaching medical students. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Neurology and Hematology-Oncology, with a commitment to advancing neuro-oncology care. Join a team dedicated to improving lives through innovative treatments and research in a supportive and dynamic environment. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the field and contribute to a leading medical institution's mission.

Qualifications

• Active board certification or eligibility in Neurology or Hematology-Oncology.
• Fellowship training in Neuro-Oncology is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and expand the Division of Neurological Oncology.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient neuro-oncology care.

Skills

Neurology

Hematology-Oncology

Neuro-Oncology

Clinical Trials

Teaching

Education

M.D. or M.D./Ph.D.

Job description

Position overview

Salary range: The Total Negotiated Salary (TNS) calculation depending on specialty can range from $350,000-$500,000. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. "Off-scale salaries" and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

This position [includes/may include] membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Application Window

Open date: February 28, 2025

Next review date: Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Saturday, Jan 10, 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

UC Irvine School of Medicine

Department of Neurology

Neuro Oncology Division Chief

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) School of Medicine, the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the Department of Neurology seek an innovative and collaborative leader to oversee and expand the Division of Neurological Oncology. As the only academic medical center in Orange County, UCI Health plays an essential role in improving the lives of people in the local community and beyond. The next Neurological Oncology Division Chief must be a collaborative and growth-oriented partner who can work alongside health professionals across the institution, throughout Orange County, and nationally to ensure access to world-class neurological oncology care.

The University of California, Irvine, Department of Neurology, and the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center are seeking an outstanding and growth-oriented full-time faculty member with clinical and research leadership experience in the neurological oncology field to serve as Neurological Oncology Division Chief. Clinical duties include inpatient and outpatient neuro-oncology care, participation in clinical trials, and teaching fellows, residents, and medical students in an adult hospital and comprehensive cancer setting.

The position is offered in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor or Clinical Professor series at the Associate or Full Professor rank, commensurate with experience.

Criteria for the Health Sciences Clinical Professor Series: The incumbent will be expected to teach fellows, residents, and medical students; provide patient care; contribute to scholarly activities; and provide public and University service.

Criteria for the Professor of Clinical "X" Series: The incumbent will be expected to conduct substantial research; provide patient care; teach fellows, residents, and medical students; and perform public and University service. Excellent teaching is an essential criterion for appointment in this series.

To apply: Please log onto UC Irvine's RECRUIT at: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09462

The University of California, Irvine, offers an outstanding research and collaborative environment with a strong clinical program, along with basic and translational research and close-knit workflows with outstanding neurological oncologists and neurosurgeons already established in Neuro-Oncology. Program interests include adoptive cell and immune therapy for brain tumors, advanced therapies for CNS solid tumors, CNS lymphoma, metastatic brain and spinal cord cancers, neurological complications of cancer and its treatment, cancer-related auto-immune encephalitis, adult transition of pediatric brain tumors, and palliative supportive care for neuro-oncology patients.

Ranked as one of the top U.S. medical schools by U.S. News & World Report, the UCI School of Medicine is dedicated to advancing medical knowledge and clinical practice through scholarly research, physician education, and high-quality care. Each year, the School of Medicine educates more than 400 medical students and trains more than 700 residents and fellows at UCI Medical Center and affiliated institutions.

For more information, see: https://www.neurology.uci.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application):

• An M.D., M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree with active board certification or eligibility in Neurology or Hematology-Oncology with fellowship training in Neuro-Oncology.
• Eligibility to obtain an active and unrestricted medical practice license to practice in the State of California.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
• Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's commitment to inclusive excellence. See guidance for writing this statement.
• Statement of Research

Reference requirements: 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09462

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine 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 categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy. 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.

"Misconduct" includes violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. UC policies on Sexual Violence and Harassment, Anti-Discrimination, and Affirmative Action are applicable.

As a University employee, compliance with all applicable policies and agreements is required, along with adherence to federal, state, or local directives.

Job location

Orange, CA / Irvine, CA