Health Sciences Clinical Professor Series (All Ranks) - Academic Adult Cardiac Surgeon

Salary range: Total Negotiated Salary (TNS) calculation includes AAMC salary benchmarks for Cardiac Surgery ranging from $531,212 to $830,149. The posted UC salary scales set the base pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. This position includes in the health sciences compensation plan, which provides eligibility for additional compensation. Application Window Open date: May 11, 2026 Most recent review date: Monday, Sep 21, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled. Final date: Tuesday, May 11, 2027 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: The Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiac Surgery at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) School of Medicine is seeking an Academic Adult Cardiac Surgeon to join its growing academic cardiovascular program. This position is primarily focused on adult cardiac surgery, including coronary, valve, and aortic surgery, with supportive participation in heart transplantation as part of a shared call schedule. This position will be in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor Series at the Assistant, Associate Professor, or Professor Level. This role offers an opportunity to practice broad-based adult cardiac surgery within an established academic cardiac surgery program, while contributing to the growth, quality, and clinical excellence of select advanced programs, including heart transplantation and aortic surgery. Early-career surgeons and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Program overview The Division of Cardiac Surgery is a core component of UCI Health Heart and Vascular Institute. The division is committed to excellence in patient-centered care through advanced surgical techniques, innovative technologies, and multidisciplinary collaboration with cardiology, advanced heart failure, critical care, anesthesia, vascular surgery, and allied health teams. UCI Health maintains an established and expanding adult cardiac surgery program with expertise in: Coronary artery bypass grafting and complex coronary revascularization Minimally invasive valve surgery Adult congenital cardiac surgery Aortic and complex adult cardiac procedures The institution also supports a destination LVAD program and is developing a heart transplant program, with transplant-related responsibilities limited to surgical care and shared call participation. The cardiovascular service line features state-of-the-art hybrid operating rooms and advanced structural heart interventions, including TAVR, Mitral and Tricuspid valve TEER, tricuspid valve replacement, and transcatheter LAA closure. UCI is a STEMI receiving center and has an advanced EP program. There is a dedicated vascular emergency response team available around the clock and we are supported by a fully staffed, 24/7 in-house CVICU and a robust Advanced Practice Provider team that delivers comprehensive care across both inpatient and outpatient settings. UCI Medical Center serves as the region's only academic and tertiary referral center, providing comprehensive care for complex cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgical patients.

Responsibilities: Clinical Care Provide comprehensive adult cardiac surgical care, including coronary artery bypass grafting, valve surgery, and other complex adult cardiac procedures. Participate in and support the growth of the aortic surgery program, including operative management and protocol development for aortic pathology. Share responsibility for general adult cardiac surgery call, structured equitably among faculty. Collaborate closely with cardiology, critical care,