Assistant Professor, Academic Clinician Track, specializing in complex spinal deformity

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia invites applications for an Assistant Professor in the non-tenure academic clinician track, specializing in complex spinal deformity. Candidates should have spine surgery expertise with pediatric and adult deformity focus and post-graduate spine fellowship training.

Responsibilities include teaching medical students, residents, and fellows and providing clinical care for complex deformities across age groups.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD or equivalent degree.
• ABNS certified or eligible.
• Post-graduate spine fellowship training.

Responsibilities

• Teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Clinical care of complex spinal deformities in pediatric and adult patients.
• Demonstrate excellence in clinical care and education.

Skills

Spine deformity expertise

Teaching/education

Education

MD or MD/PhD or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Professor, Academic Clinician Track, specializing in complex spinal deformity

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Jun 15, 2026

Deadline: Jun 15, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Department of Neurosurgery 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 spine surgery with specialization in complex spinal deformity surgery, including specialized training in both adult and pediatric spine deformity. Candidates for this position must demonstrate professional and clinical focus in spinal deformity. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Applicants must be ABNS certified or eligible. Training in a post-graduate spine fellowship is also required.

Teaching responsibilities may include education and training of medical students, residents, and fellows.

Clinical responsibilities may include specializing in the practice of complex spinal deformities in pediatric and adult patients.

We are seeking candidates with demonstrated excellence in the areas of clinical care and education.

Qualifications

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.