Academic Clinician Track - Assistant Professor – Mohs and Dermatological Surgeon

Upenn; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in Dermatology on the non-tenure clinician track. Qualified candidates will have an MD (or MD/PhD) and be board-certified or eligible after completing dermatology residency and Mohs fellowship.

Responsibilities span Mohs surgery, reconstructive work, and robust teaching across residents and students.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD required and board certification/eligibility in dermatology.
• Dermatology residency and Micrographic Surgery fellowship.
• Strong commitment to teaching and clinical service.

Responsibilities

• Provide didactics and bedside dermatologic surgery instruction to residents, fellows, and medical students.
• Perform Mohs micrographic surgery and reconstructive procedures in ambulatory settings.
• Mentor and collaborate with faculty to develop surgical skills and academic niche.

Skills

Mohs surgery

Clinical teaching

Academic collaboration

Education

MD or MD/PhD

Board-certified or board-eligible in dermatology

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.

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.