Academic Radiologist Chief of Cardiothoracic Imaging

The UC Irvine School of Medicine, Department of Radiological Sciences is currently seeking a qualified candidate as a Section Chief of Cardiothoracic Imaging in the Professor of Clinical "X" Series, the Health Sciences Clinical Professor Series, or the Professor In-Residence Series, at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank to join our department's leadership team.

• 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 essential criteria for appointment in this series.
• 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 Professor In-Residence Series: The incumbent will be expected to conduct substantial research and obtain contracts and grants funding; provide patient care; teach fellows, residents, and medical students; and perform public and University service. Excellent teaching is essential criteria for appointment in this series.

The Chief of Cardiothoracic Imaging division will be a leader in the field with reputation in academic leadership and clinical excellence. The applicant will report directly to the chair of radiological sciences and will be a member of the departmental leadership team. The section chief will participate in departmental strategic planning and operations. Within the cardiothoracic section, the Chief will oversee the day-to-day clinical operations of the section, mentor faculty, promote research, coordinate educational programs and work collaboratively with other faculty and section chiefs. Protected time is provided for administrative duties.

The applicant must be fellowship trained in Cardiothoracic Imaging and have a documented interest in research and teaching with excellent track record in scholarly activities. Candidates must be board-certified in diagnostic radiology and be licensed or be eligible for full licensure in the State of California.

The Department of Radiological Sciences has some of the most advanced imaging equipment including clinical 3T and 1.5T MRI scanners (including Siemens Vida and Lumina 3T scanners), photon counting CT and other spectral CT scanners, latest PET/CT and spectral CT technologies. In addition, there are 320-slice CT, 3T MRI, and 9.4T small animal MRI research scanners. The cardiothoracic section at UCI does not provide cross-sectional interventional service.

The University of California, Irvine Medical Center in Orange is a 411-bed tertiary and quaternary care hospital with all residencies. It is an NCI designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a Level 1 Trauma Center. UCI Health Irvine Medical Center, a new medical complex at the north end of the UC Irvine campus, is bringing unparalleled expertise and the finest evidence-based care to the communities of coastal and south Orange Country, in a seven story, 350,000 square -foot acute care hospital and emergency department, opening late 2025.

There are collegial relationships with all services. UCI offers excellent salary and benefits with an incentive plan. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Orange County is world renowned for its natural beauty, perfect year-round climate, gorgeous locales on the Pacific Ocean and incomparable recreational opportunities. Great cultural opportunities abound in Orange County as well as in nearby Los Angeles and San Diego.

Application Procedure -

To apply, please log onto UC Irvine's recruitment site located at:

https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09521

Applicants must complete an online application profile and upload the materials electronically to be considered for the position.

Department: https://radiology.uci.edu/

M.D. or D.O. degree

• 3 required (contact information only)

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