Academic Clinician Track - Assistant Professor - Dermatologic Surgeon

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking an Assistant Professor to join its academic clinician track. The role involves teaching, performing Mohs micrographic and reconstructive surgery, and conducting research in cutaneous oncology. Candidates must possess an M.D. or Ph.D. and demonstrate expertise in the required specialties.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold an M.D. and/or Ph.D or equivalent.
• Board certification or eligibility in Dermatology is required.
• Prior fellowship training in Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teaching of fellows, residents, and medical students.
• Clinical duties include Mohs micrographic surgery and reconstructive surgery.
• Engaging in research focused on skin cancer prevention and treatment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Passion for teaching

Research interest

Education

M.D. and/or Ph.D or equivalent degree

Board certified or board eligible in Dermatology

Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship

Job description

Academic Clinician Track - Assistant Professor - Dermatologic Surgeon

Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Open Date:
Aug 7, 2024
Close Date:
Aug 7, 2026
Description:

The Department of Dermatology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Expertise is required in the specific area of Mohs micrographic surgery, reconstructive surgery, cutaneous oncology. A demonstrated interest in epidemiology, study design, and clinical research is preferred. Applicants must have an M.D and/or Ph.D or equivalent degree. Applicants should be Board certified or board eligible in Dermatology. The successful applicant will have graduated from a Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship sponsored by the American College of Graduate Medical Education.

Teaching responsibilities may include Clinical and didactic teaching of Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology fellows, residents from dermatology and other subspecialties who rotate with dermatologic surgery, medical students, and international rotators. Excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for teaching are required.

Clinical responsibilities may include Mohs micrographic surgery, reconstructive surgery, and specialty skin cancer clinics. Applicants will have the opportunities to expand the services of specialty clinics in the Penn Dermatology Oncology Center. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include teaching and lecturing on topics that advance the prevention and treatment of skin cancer, particularly skin cancers at high risk for recurrence or metastasis. A strong interest in publishing original work is preferred.

The Penn Dermatology Oncology Center seeks candidates who demonstrate excellence in cutaneous oncology, Mohs micrographic surgery, complex reconstructive surgery, and ethical practice. The candidate will join our team of surgeons, medical dermatologists, and researchers to expand and strengthen the specialty services of our Penn Dermatology Oncology Center.

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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.