Salary range: The salary range for this position is $407,629-$523,327. This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan. Application Window Open date: February 11, 2026 Next review date: Sunday, Mar 15, 2026 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59 pm (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 Orthopaedic Surgery at UC Davis School of Medicine is recruiting for a highly qualified accredited arthroplasty surgeon to provide patient care in the UC Davis Health supporting the Sacramento region. The position will serve in the Clinical X series at the Assistant Professor rank. The UC Davis Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is the premier surgical service provider in the greater Sacramento region and beyond and is based on the UC Davis Health campus in Sacramento, California. Sacramento is an easily accessible, family-oriented city in close proximity to the San Francisco Bay area, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the California coast, and Napa Valley. REQUIREMENTS This position will provide inpatient and outpatient care at UC Davis Health. This position may include the teaching and supervision of fellows, residents, and medical students, as well as participate in departmental meetings, conferences, hospital and departmental committees. The clinical X series includes expectations in research productivity, so a demonstrated publication and/or presentation record is a requirement. Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Must possess an M. D. (or equivalent degree) Must have completed an approved Orthopaedic Surgery residency program Must have experience in and the ability to teach medical students, residents, and fellows Must have the ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environment and adhere to University policy and procedures Candidates in the Clinical X series must demonstrate the ability and experience to conduct scholarly/clinical/translational research Must provide evidence of experience obtaining extramural funding and/or administering clinical trials. Additional qualifications (required at time of start) Must be eligible for licensure in the State of California and/or have an active California medical license prior to appointment start date Must be board certified or eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship-trained in Arthroplasty Surgery Preferred qualifications (other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position) Demonstrated teaching experience in an academic clinical setting is preferred Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C. V. Cover Letter (Optional) Statement of Research (Optional) Authorization to Release Information Form - This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form. Statement of Teaching (Optional) Reference requirements 3-5 required (contact information only) Apply link: JPF 07489 Help contact: suntalasco@ucdavis.edu About UC Davis 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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer. “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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment To implement this process, UC Davis requires all applicants for any open search to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled, "Authorization to Release Information" into UC RECRUIT as part of their application. If an applicant does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration. UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus (