Assistant Professor - Academic Neuro-Oncologist - AC Track

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Neurology at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, is seeking an Assistant Professor in the non-tenure academic clinician track in Philadelphia. Candidates must hold an MD or equivalent and ideally be ABPN Board Certified in Neurology or UCNS certified/eligible.

The role includes clinical care for brain tumor patients and collaboration within a high-volume, multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree required.
• ABPN Board Certification in Neurology preferred; UCNS certification or eligibility acceptable.
• Experience teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

Responsibilities

• Clinical responsibilities include management of patients with primary brain and metastatic brain tumors and cancer-related neurological complications.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary Brain Tumor program and participate in teaching activities.
• Engage in clinical research and clinical trials within the brain tumor program.

Skills

Neurology expertise

Teaching/education

Education

MD or equivalent

Job description

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

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date

Oct 27, 2026

Deadline

Oct 27, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Department of Neurology 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 equivalent degree. Preffered applicants willl have ABPN Board Certified in Neurology, UCNS certified or eligible. Teaching responsibilities may include instruction of medical students, Neurology Residents, Neuro-Oncology Fellows, nurses, and advanced practice providers. We function as a highly cohesive division with an expectation of camaraderie, teamwork, and professionalism. Clinical responsibilities may include management of patients with primary brain and metastatic brain tumors and neurological complications of cancer. Expertise in management of Neurofibromatosis is highly valued. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with a high volume, diverse, and medically complex patient population. Candidate will have the opportunity to participate in clinical research and clinical trials to expand the portfolio of cutting-edge trials at the brain tumor program at the University of Pennsylvania. The University of Pennsylvania is searching for a highly motivated, academic neuro-oncologist to join the rapidly expanding Brain Tumor program at the Abramson Cancer Center. The successful candidate will be joining an established program multidisciplinary group of highly collaborative physician team, specialized nurses, and pharmacists and a center with state-of-the-art facilities.