Chief, Division of Breast Surgery, Associate or Full Professor of Surgery at HUP

About the role

The Department of Surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Associate or Full Professor position in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of breast cancer and benign breast disease. Fellowship training in breast surgery, or surgical oncology with breast emphasis, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaching responsibilities may include education of medical students, residents and fellows.
• Clinical responsibilities may include outpatient, inpatient and operative care of patients with benign and malignant breast disease.
• Research or scholarship responsibilities may include clinical or basic science research related to breast diseases.

Requirements

• Must have an M.D.
• Must be certified by the American Board of Surgery.

Qualifications

• Established clinical reputation.
• Record of academic achievement.
• Commitment to mentoring junior faculty.

Skills

• Ability to embrace the university's tripartite mission: clinical care, research and education.
• Demonstrated record of excellence in one or more components of the mission.
• Record of service and administration.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• A compelling vision for the department and the discipline.

Pay

Rank will be commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This position will be full-time and based primarily at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. It will include the role Chief of the Division of Breast Surgery, with administrative responsibilities as one of 11 division chiefs in the department.

Benefits

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.