Associate Professor - Tenure or Clinician Educator - Retina Expertise
About the role
The Department of Ophthalmology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Associate Professor position in either the non-tenure clinician educator track or the tenure track. Expertise in the specific area of retina is required. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree.
Responsibilities
- Teaching responsibilities may include teaching residents, students and fellows at Scheie.
- Clinical responsibilities may include providing medical and surgical retina care for patients at Scheie and one of Scheie's satellite offices.
- Research or scholarship responsibilities may include collaborative or independent research within the specific area of retina.
Requirements
While both tenure and clinician-educator faculty conduct methodological and collaborative research, tenure track faculty focus primarily on independent, investigator-driven research, while clinician educator-track focus primarily on collaboration. Applicants in mid-career with a demonstrated record of scholarship are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
- Expertise in the specific area of retina is required.
- An M.D. or equivalent degree is required.
Skills
Applicants are expected to have strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Benefits
The University of Pennsylvania offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Pay
The salary range for this position is $175,000 - $225,000 per year.
Schedule
The schedule for this position is full-time.
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.