Spine Neurosurgeon

Position Overview

Position title: Spine Neurosurgeon

The salary range for this position is $173,000 - $457,200
. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). which provides eligibility for additional compensation beyond this base salary.

Open date: August 6, 2025

Most recent review date: Friday, Oct 31, 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: Monday, Apr 6, 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.

Full time Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor faculty position in Neurosurgery  Department of Neurosurgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is seeking a neurosurgeon with focus and expertise in spinal surgery. Candidates should have completed a neurosurgery residency program, as well as a formal post‑residency complex spine surgery fellowship.

Candidates will be expected to develop an active academic program with high‑caliber research and to maintain a high‑volume clinical practice.

Candidates must be ABNS board certified or board eligible in neurosurgery and should have a proven record of accomplishment in academically oriented activities with a commitment to teaching and research. In addition, the candidate must have or be eligible for a California medical license. Compensation and academic title will be commensurate with experience.

The posted UC salary set the minimum pay determined by rank and step  Table 5 scales https:// The salary range for this position is $173,000 - $457,200. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan https:// which provides for eligibility for additional compensation beyond this base salary.

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Interested applicants must submit their application materials online at /JPF
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