Assistant Professor CE, Retina Specialist

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in Philadelphia seeks an Assistant Professor in the non-tenure clinician educator track with a focus in retina. Responsibilities include clinical retina care at Scheie and satellite offices, teaching residents, students, and fellows, and potential collaborative or independent research.

Candidates must hold an MD or equivalent and demonstrate scholarly activity.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree required.
• Candidates in early careers with scholarship records encouraged.
• Teaching responsibilities may include residents, students, and fellows.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and surgical retina care for patients at Scheie and satellite offices.
• Teach residents, students, and fellows as part of the education mission.
• Engage in collaborative or independent research within retina-focused areas.

Skills

Retina expertise

Clinical retina care

Education

MD or equivalent

Job description

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

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date

Jul 11, 2025

Deadline

Jul 11, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Department of Ophthalmology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of retina. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree.

Teaching responsibilities may include teaching residents, students, and fellows at Scheie.

Clinical responsibilities may include providing medical and surgical retina care for patients at Scheie and one of Scheie's satellite offices.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include collaborative or independent research within a specific area.

Applicants in early careers with a demonstrated record of scholarship are encouraged to apply.