Assistant Professor, Academic Clinician, General Pediatrics-Palliative Care

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

Job summary

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Division of General Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, seek candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure academic clinician track. The role emphasizes fellowship training, education, and high‑quality clinical care.

Ideal candidates will be fellowship trained, board certified/eligible in hospice and palliative medicine and eligible for Pennsylvania licensure, with a strong commitment to

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree.
• Fellowship trained in relevant field.
• Board certified/eligible in hospice and palliative medicine.
• Board eligibility or certification in Pediatrics or a Pediatric subspecialty.
• Eligibility for Pennsylvania medical licensure.

Responsibilities

• Teaching residents, fellows, and medical students.
• bedside clinical teaching of residents, fellows, and/or medical students.
• Commitment to education and excellent clinical care in a busy academic setting.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Bedside teaching

Education and mentorship

Education

MD or DO or equivalent

Job description

University of Pennsylvania: Perelman School of Medicine: Perelman School of Medicine - Pediatrics: Perelman School of Medicine - Pediatrics - General Pediatrics

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date

Oct 13, 2026

Deadline

Oct 13, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Division of General Pediatrics in the Department of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Expertise is required in the specific area of Fellowship training, education and clinical care. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree. Candidates must be fellowship trained, board certified/eligible in hospice and palliative medicine and board eligibility or certification in Pediatrics or a Pediatric subspecialty as well as eligibility for Pennsylvania licensure.

Teaching responsibilities may include the teaching of residents, fellows, and/or medical students.

Clinical responsibilities may include demonstrated excellence in the bedside clinical teaching of residents, fellows, and/or medical students. Enthusiasm and dedication to educating our residents and students is highly valued in our department.