Specialist Series (OPEN RANKS) Dermatology

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 194,800; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine's Department of Dermatology seeks a Specialist at open rank to perform targeted research in a dermatology specialty, contribute to university service, and demonstrate professional competency.

The position accommodates Junior to Full Specialist levels, with qualifications from Bachelor's to terminal degree and significant research experience. The role offers a salary commensurate with credentials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) or equivalent research experience.
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) or five years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization.
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) or five to ten years of experience demonstrating expertise with publications and service.
• Terminal degree (or equivalent) or ten or more years of experience with a significant record of academic accomplishments and service.

Responsibilities

• Perform research in a specialized area of dermatology and demonstrate professional competency and activity.
• Provide university and public service and contribute to scholarly work.

Education

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) or equivalent research experience

Master’s degree (or equivalent) or five years of experience

Master’s degree (or equivalent) or five to ten years of experience demonstrating expertise

Terminal degree (or equivalent) or ten or more years of experience demonstrating expertise

Job description

Position Overview

Specialist Series (Open Ranks) – Department of Dermatology, UC Irvine.

Salary Range

Exempt: $55,000–$194,800. Non‑Exempt: $26.35–$93.30. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Window

Open date: July 9, 2026. Review date: Friday, Jul 24, 2026, 11:59 pm Pacific Time. Final date: Thursday, Jul 8, 2027, 11:59 pm Pacific Time.

Position Description

The incumbent will perform research in a specialized area of dermatology, provide university and public service, and demonstrate professional competency and activity.

Minimum Qualifications

• Junior Specialist: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) or equivalent research experience.
• Assistant Specialist: Master’s degree (or equivalent) or five years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization.
• Associate Specialist: Master’s degree (or equivalent) or five to ten years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization. Expected to have a record of academic accomplishments, including publications and service.
• Full Specialist: Terminal degree (or equivalent) or ten or more years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization, with a significant record of academic accomplishments, professional recognition, and service.

Application Procedure

Apply through UC Irvine’s RECRUIT system at the following URL: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10312.

Eligibility & EEO

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 must disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• “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 or discrimination.
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Job Location

Irvine, CA