Academic Clinician, Assistant Professor, Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Inside Higher Ed; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Philadelphia is seeking an Academic Clinician, Assistant Professor in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. The role involves participating in clinical education, providing patient care in a busy Emergency Department, and requiring expertise in Pediatrics. Candidates should hold an M.D. or equivalent degree. This full-time position supports a vibrant academic environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have an M.D. or equivalent degree.
• Expertise required in Pediatrics with a focus on Emergency Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the clinical education of medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Provide direct patient care in an Emergency Department.
• Participate in patient enrollment for current ED studies.

Skills

Expertise in Pediatrics with a focus on Emergency Medicine

Knowledge of current ED studies

Education

M.D. or equivalent degree

Job description

Academic Clinician, Assistant Professor, Pediatric Emergency Medicine

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Location: Philadelphia, PA
Open Date: Jun 27, 2025
Deadline: Jun 27, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Division of Emergency Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for several Assistant Professor positions in the non‑tenure academic clinician track. Expertise is required in the specific area of Pediatrics with a focus on Emergency Medicine. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Participate in the clinical education of medical students, residents, and fellows as a member of the Division of Emergency Medicine.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an Emergency Department with an annual volume of 100,000 visits.
• Clinical employment opportunities in Pediatric Emergency Medicine at our clinical affiliate institutions, Virtua Voorhees (Southern New Jersey) and the new King of Prussia Center (King of Prussia, PA) will also be offered. Positions at Virtua Voorhees and King of Prussia include an academic appointment, as well as clinical shifts in the CHOP Emergency Department. The distribution of clinical activity at CHOP and the designated clinical affiliate is negotiable, tailored to the interests of the applicant but significant time away from CHOP Main should be expected.
• Candidates are expected to be knowledgeable of current ED studies and participate in patient enrollment, as needed.

Qualifications: M.D. or equivalent, expertise in Pediatrics focused on Emergency Medicine.

Application Instructions

To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/169513

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