Position Overview

Understanding the Role

Step into a high-impact Academic Musculoskeletal Radiology (MSK) faculty role at the prestigious University of California, Irvine (UCI). As UCI expands with the opening of a brand-new $1.3 billion hospital in 2025, this position offers an unparalleled opportunity to practice 100% MSK radiology, collaborate with renowned specialists, and engage in cutting-edge research in artificial intelligence and advanced imaging techniques.

Faculty Rank & Position Details

Title & Track: Hiring at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level in a Clinical X faculty role.
Practice Setting: Academic medical center with a focus on musculoskeletal imaging and interventions.
Team Structure: Join a dedicated MSK Division with 6 attending faculty and 2 fellows.
Call Structure: 1:6 call schedule, MSK-only (no general radiology call).

Key Responsibilities & Scope of Practice

Diagnostic Imaging:
Interpret MSK MRI, CT, and radiographs for cases referred by Orthopedics, PM&R, Sports Medicine, and Rheumatology.
Focus on both peripheral extremities and spine imaging.
Interventional Procedures:
Perform CT/ultrasound-guided biopsies, joint injections, and aspirations.
Opportunity for advanced interventions such as kyphoplasty and tumor ablation.
Procedures will be performed as needed based on patient volume.
Technology & Facilities:
Utilize state-of-the-art imaging technology, including 3T/1.5T MRI, spectral CT, and photon counting CT.
Work in a brand-new hospital environment, opening in 2025.
Teaching & Research:
Educate and mentor radiology residents and fellows.
Engage in academic research with access to dedicated research coordinators and AI/engineering collaborations.
No grant funding requirement after the initial two years of 20% guaranteed academic time.

Compensation & Benefits

Assistant Professor: $370K - $380K
Associate Professor: $350K - $370K
Professor: $400K+
Guaranteed Salary: Compensation is 90% guaranteed, with a team-based productivity incentive:
10% bonus if the division reaches 60% of productivity.
Additional 5% bonus if the division reaches 70% of productivity.
Call Compensation: No additional stipend for call, as it is part of the overall compensation package.
UCI Benefits Package: Includes full benefits, pension plan, and Senate faculty perks (such as special home loan programs).

Work Schedule & Reporting Structure

Schedule: Monday – Friday, with 20% protected academic time for two years (renewable).
Remote Work: No fully remote option, but some faculty work hybrid schedules (2 days remote, 3 days onsite).
Leadership & Committees: No formal departmental or hospital committee responsibilities.

Immersive Experience – A Day in Your Life at UCI

You start your morning in Orange County, California, at a top-tier academic medical center, surrounded by a collaborative team of MSK radiologists, fellows, and residents. Your first cases of the day include complex sports injuries referred by top orthopedic surgeons, and you leverage advanced 3T MRI and spectral CT to refine your interpretations.

Later, you head to a fluoroscopy suite for a CT-guided biopsy, assisting a patient with a suspected soft tissue tumor. Your expertise ensures a precise, minimally invasive procedure with seamless collaboration between radiology and musculoskeletal specialists.

Midday, you take part in resident education, leading an interactive session on AI-driven imaging advancements. In the afternoon, you devote time to research, working alongside AI specialists and biomedical engineers to develop next-generation imaging solutions.

By the evening, you wrap up with MSK-only call coverage, confident in a structured, predictable call schedule that allows for both clinical excellence and work-life balance.