Position overview
Position titles:

• Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 for the salary range. The budgetary range for this position starts at $400K and final compensation will be dependent on specialty. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan , which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Application Window

Open date: July 28, 2026

Next review date: Tuesday, Sep 29, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 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 UCR School of Medicine invites nominations and applications for the position of Chair of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, The incumbent will report to the Vice Chancellor and Dean, UCR School of Medicine, and will be responsible for the overall management of the department including, strategic planning, financial and budgetary planning and accountability, performance improvement, resource allocation, program development, recruitment and development of faculty, and for the management of the educational, clinical and research activities of the Department. This position will also provide leadership and direction in meeting the mission of the School of Medicine.

The successful applicant must qualify for an academic appointment in one of the following series: Ladder Rank Professor, Professor of Clinical X or Health Sciences Clinical Professor series at the full professor rank for the position of Chair of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences.

The successful candidate must possess a terminal degree (MD, DO, PhD, EdD, or equivalent), and current board certification in Obstetrics, Gynecology as well as meet the eligibility requirements for a medical license in the State of California. Successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to work successfully with and benefit a diverse student body. Candidate must demonstrate scholarly activity, evidenced by peer reviewed publications and extramural funding. The successful candidate must possess an excellent clinical record of expertise and a strong commitment to medical student and resident education. Finally, the candidate must demonstrate appropriate administrative and operational experience and a proven record of clinical, academic, and administrative leadership qualities. Rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 for the salary range. The budgetary range for this position starts at $400K and final compensation will be dependent on specialty. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan , which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

TO APPLY

Initial review of applications will begin on July 22, 2026, and applicants will be considered until the position is filled.

ZRG Search Firm has been exclusively retained by the University of California - Riverside School of Medicine to assist in the recruitment.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Candidate must possess a terminal degree (MD, DO, PhD, EdD, or equivalent)
• Current board certification in Obstetrics, Gynecology as well as meet the eligibility requirements for a medical license in the State of California -Candidate must demonstrate the ability to work successfully with and benefit a diverse student body.
• Candidate must demonstrate scholarly activity, evidenced by peer reviewed publications and extramural funding.
• Candidate must possess an excellent clinical record of expertise and a strong commitment to medical student and resident education
• Candidate must demonstrate appropriate administrative and operational experience and a proven record of clinical, academic, and administrative leadership qualities.

Preferred qualifications
UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.

Application Requirements by Level

Full Professor

Position title: Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Submit a cover letter, most recently updated curriculum vitae, contact information for six to twelve references, a Statement of Teaching, a Statement of Research, Teaching Evaluations and a Contribution to Diversity Statement. In order to be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching
• Misc/Teaching Evaluations/Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 6-12 required (contact information only)

Provide contact information for 6-12 referees.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02325

Health Sciences Full Clinical Professor

Position title: Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Submit a cover letter, most recently updated curriculum vitae, contact information for six to eight references, a Statement of Teaching, a Statement of Research, Teaching Evaluations and a Contribution to Diversity Statement. In order to be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching
• Misc/Teaching Evaluations/Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 6-8 required (contact information only)

Provide contact information for 6-8 referees.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02325

Professor of Clinical X

Position title: Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Submit a cover letter, most recently updated curriculum vitae, contact information for six to twelve references, a Statement of Teaching, a Statement of Research, Teaching Evaluations and a Contribution to Diversity Statement. In order to be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching
• Misc/Teaching Evaluations/Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 6-12 required (contact information only)

Provide contact information for 6-12 referees.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02325

Help contact: [email protected]

Job location

Riverside, CA