Internal Medicine - Chief Resident

Position overview Position title: Health Sciences Clinical Instructor Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. The Base Salary for this position is $78,900. Application Window Open date: May 12, 2025 Most recent review date: Wednesday, Jun 11, 2025 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, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date. Position description The Division of Clinical Sciences at the University of California, Riverside, is recruiting a Chief Resident within the Department of Internal Medicine. We seek an individual who has distinguished themselves by embodying exceptional clinical and leadership skills, demonstrated over the course of their residency training, and is respected for their clinical judgment, teaching skills, and ability to work collaboratively with peers and faculty. The Chief Resident serves as a role‑model, peer mentor, and advocate for the Internal Medicine residents. The successful candidate will teach at both the UC Riverside‑affiliated hospital in San Bernardino and the UCR Health Clinic in Riverside and will see patients in conjunction with residents at the named clinic. The UC Riverside Internal Medicine Residency Program provides high quality medical care to underserved populations, offers inpatient training at an urban tertiary medical center and a rural critical access hospital, and outpatient education at Veterans Affairs outpatient clinics and a UCR Health Clinic. Prerequisite Training Successful completion or anticipated completion of an ACGME accredited internal medicine residency program by the start date ECFMG Certification Eligibility to practice medicine in the state of California Essential Chief Resident Responsibilities Lead, moderate, and lecture as part of resident didactic series; manage and coordinate both the noon conference and ambulatory didactic schedule Create, manage, and adjust resident clinical schedules; respond to inquiries and disposition resident requests related to sick, vacation, and education leave Provide one‑on‑one education and mentorship to residents Provide one‑on‑one education and mentorship to medical and undergraduate students participating in quality improvement projects and research Precept residents in primary care clinic Provide back‑up clinical coverage for program director as needed Participate in recruiting, vetting, and ranking candidates applying for internship Participate in curricular innovation, development, and revision; contribute to quality improvement and innovations relevant to residency operations Participate in and serve as an active member of all residency committees, including program evaluation, wellness, and clinical competence committees The successful applicants must qualify for an academic appointment in the Health Sciences Clinical Instructor series. The successful candidates must possess an MD or DO, be eligible to work in the United States, and be expected to participate in research, scholarly activities, university, and public service appropriate for the academic appointments in the Health Sciences Clinical Series. Applicants must qualify for medical staff privileges at UCR Health and at affiliated hospitals if inpatient practice is sought. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. The Base Salary for this position is $78,900. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan, which provides eligibility for additional compensation. At this rank, an initial appointment is limited to one year or less. TO APPLY: http://medschool.ucr.edu/employment/faculty/ Initial review of applications will begin on June 11, 2025 and applicants will be considered until the positions are filled. Qualifications Basic qualifications Must possess an M.D. or D.O. Be eligible to practice in the state of California by the time of employment Successful completion or anticipated completion of an ACGME accredited internal medicine residency program by the start date ECFMG Certification Preferred qualifications Contribute to quality improvement and innovations relevant to residency operations. Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Statement of Research (Optional) Statement of Teaching (Optional) ECFMG Certification Letter from Current Program Director verifying your current standing within the program Reference requirements 2-3 letters of reference required Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02081 Help contact: andrea.morales@medsc.ucr.edu About UC Riverside The University of California, Riverside is a world‑class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities and the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities. A commitment to the UCR mission is a preferred qualification. We seek to hire scholars who will advance our research directions and effectively educate our undergraduate and graduate students while engaging with university and professional service activities. Research and teaching statements that are included with application materials are opportunities for candidates to share knowledge, experience, and goals that support the mission of UCR. The University of California 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 under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti‑discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a federal and state contractor. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. 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. 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, as defined by the employer. A misconduct disclosure survey will be completed through Truescreen. For the University of California's Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH. For the University of California's Anti‑Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students, and Third Parties please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination. For the University of California's affirmative action and nondiscrimination in employment policy please visit: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf. Job location Riverside, CA #J-18808-Ljbffr