Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Cancer Surgeon

University of California - Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 379,000 - 479,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Irvine Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery seeks a Head and Neck Oncologic Surgeon for a faculty appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Fellowship training and eligibility for California medical licensure are required.

The successful candidate will provide advanced surgical care for thyroid/parathyroid, upper aerodigestive tract malignancies, and related procedures, participate in teaching and clinical research, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Fellowship training in Head and Neck Oncologic surgery.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in otolaryngology.
• Eligible to obtain California medical license.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive head and neck oncologic surgical care and patient management.
• Teach residents and medical students as part of the academic mission.
• Collaborate with the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and affiliated services.

Skills

Head and neck oncologic surgery

Fellowship trained

California medical license eligibility

Education

MD/DO in Otolaryngology

Job description

Position overview

Salary range: Total Negotiated Salary (TNS) calculation includes AAMC salary benchmarks for Otolaryngology ranging from $379,023-$478,659. The posted UC salary scales set the base pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment and can be viewed at the following link: Salary ScalesThis position includes membership in the Health Science Compensation Plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation: Salary Compensation.

Application Window

Open date: October 26, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Dec 21, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position description

The University of California, Irvine Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, in collaboration with the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, is seeking a Head and Neck Oncologic Surgeon for a faculty appointment in the HS Clinical Professor or Clinical X Professor series at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The step will be determined based on training and experience.

Applicants should be fellowship trained in Head and Neck Oncologic surgery, board-certified or board-eligible in otolaryngology and be eligible to apply for a California medical license. In addition, ablative roles include thyroid / parathyroid, upper aerodigestive tract malignancies, TORS, advanced cutaneous malignancies and salivary gland surgery. Training in microvascular surgery and sialendoscopy is preferred but not required.

We are currently a department of 16 clinical faculty and 4 audiologists, with 5 full-time faculty in the division of head & neck oncologic surgery. We have full range of radiation oncology, medical oncology, and rehabilitation services as part of the only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center in Orange County, California.

A strong commitment to building a translational or basic science research program is desired. Faculty are expected to actively participate in the overall mission of the department, which includes providing excellent patient care, teaching of residents and students, performing university and public service, and demonstrating professional competency and scholarly activity.

A link to the full criteria for this series is provided for your review:

Clinical "X" Professor Series.

HS clinical Professor Series

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Candidates should have an MD or DO in the field of Otolaryngology.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Reflective Teaching and Mentoring Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

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.

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Job location

Irvine, CA