Academic Clinician Track - Assistant Professor – Mohs and Dermatological Surgeon

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Dermatology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Applicants must have an M.D.

or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree and be board-certified or board-eligible upon completion of both an ACGME-accredited residency in dermatology and a fellowship in Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD degree required.
• Board-certified or board-eligible after dermatology residency.
• Completed ACGME-accredited dermatology residency.
• Fellowship in Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach didactics and bedside dermatologic surgery to residents, fellows and medical students.
• Perform Mohs surgery and reconstructive procedures.
• Contribute to academic productivity and mentorship within the department.

Skills

Mohs surgery

Academic teaching

Clinical judgment

Team collaboration

Education

MD or MD/PhD

Tools

Immunostaining

Job description

University of Pennsylvania: Perelman School of Medicine: Perelman School of Medicine - Dermatology

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date

Jul 08, 2025

Deadline

Jul 08, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

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. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree and be board-certified or board-eligible upon completion of both an ACGME-accredited residency in dermatology and a fellowship in Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology.

Teaching responsibilities may include didactics and bedside dermatologic surgery instruction to our world-class residents, fellows, and medical students. We seek enthusiastic candidates who are dedicated to teaching.

Clinical responsibilities may include Mohs and reconstructive surgery in our ambulatory practices in Philadelphia or Penn Medicine Radnor. Candidates will benefit from a busy surgical practice and an extensive infrastructure with state-of-the‑art facilities and a large support staff of nurses and histotechnicians. Our Mohs surgeons use immunostains for melanoma and other rare tumors, and we mentor candidates to develop these skills. We seek candidates who demonstrate excellent clinical judgement, professionalism, and commitment to our team.

Successful candidates will be committed to excellence in Mohs surgery and reconstruction and to building a nationally or internationally recognized career in academic dermatologic surgery. Candidates will enjoy extensive mentorship from our experienced surgeons and faculty to develop advanced surgical skills and an academic niche.

The Philadelphia region boasts a rich history with excellent restaurants, sports, art, and neighborhoods. Candidates can book easy plane travel to almost any destination worldwide, and train travel along the East Coast is fast and convenient.