Neuro-Oncologist - Health Sciences Clinical Professor or Clinical Neurology Series

Position overview

Salary range :

Total Negotiated Salary (TNS) calculation includes AAMC salary benchmarks for Neurology ranging from $220,000.00 - $289,940.00. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and / or step at appointment. See the Professorial Series (Adjunct, Clinical X, HS Clinical, In Residence, Ladder Rank) and Professor of Teaching Series - Health Sciences Compensation Plan . This position includes membership in the health science compensation plan , which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Application Window

Open date : July 14, 2025

Most recent review date : Sunday, Nov 30, 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, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

Neuro-Oncologist

University of California, Irvine

Department of Neurology

The University of California, Irvine, Department of Neurology is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Neuro-Oncologist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have clinical and research experience in neuro-oncology field. Clinical duties include inpatient and outpatient neuro-oncology care, participation in clinical trials and the teaching of fellows, residents and medical students in an adult hospital and comprehensive cancer setting.

The position is offered in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor Series or Clinical Neurology series at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank commensurate with experience.

We are looking for candidates with experience working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary neurosciences center and those with experience with international, national, or regional professional societies. Candidates with a background in teaching and / or involvement in clinical research or clinical trials are highly valued.

Applicants should hold an M.D., M.D. / Ph.D. or equivalent degree with active board certification or eligibility in Neurology, Hematology-Oncology, or Neuro-Surgery, and have completed fellowship training in Neuro-Oncology.

Criteria for the Health Sciences Clinical Professor Series : The successful candidate will teach fellows, residents, and medical students, provide patient care, participate in scholarly activities, and contribute to both University and community service.

Criteria for the Professor of Clinical "Neurology" Series : The successful candidate will be expected to conduct significant research, deliver high-quality patient care, and teach fellows, residents, and medical students. In addition, contributing to both University and public service is an important part of the role. Exceptional teaching skills are a key requirement for appointment in this series.

The University of California, Irvine offers an outstanding research and collaborative environment with a strong clinical program, along with basic and translational research, and close-knit workflows with outstanding neurosurgeons already established in Neuro-Oncology. Program interests include stem cell and immune therapy for brain tumors, advanced therapies for a variety of CNS solid tumors, CNS lymphoma, metastatic brain and spinal cord cancers, neurological complications of cancer and its treatment, cancer related auto-immune encephalitis, adult transition of Pediatric brain tumors, palliative supportive care for neuro-oncology patients. The UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center is designated as a National Cancer Institute (NCI) Comprehensive Cancer Center.

TO APPLY : Please log onto UCI's RECRUIT located at [https : / / recruit.ap.uci.edu / JPF09657 ]

The University of California remains fully committed to inclusive excellence and encourages applicants to address how their skills, expertise, and experiences might serve the varied communities of California. Please feel free to include information in any of your application materials relevant to your inclusive excellence work in research, teaching, and service.

Department : https : / / www.neurology.uci.edu /

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

An M.D., M.D. / Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Neurology with fellowship training in Neuro-Oncology.

Board eligibility / Certification in Neurology, Hematology-Oncology, or Neuro-Surgery is required.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Candidates are welcome to discuss any work related to inclusive excellence in their written materials.

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement .

Statement of Research - A candidate's statement should briefly describe the candidate's research and creative activities.

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link :

https : / / recruit.ap.uci.edu / JPF09657

About UC Irvine

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 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.

APM - 035 : Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment .

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Orange, CA / Irvine, CA