Assistant Professor - Clinician Educator

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure clinician educator track, focusing on cutaneous oncology. Candidates will be involved in clinical responsibilities, teaching, and research related to skin cancer, requiring board certification in Dermatology and expertise in the field.

Qualifications

• Expertise in non-invasive diagnosis and surveillance of pigmented lesions.
• Board certified or board eligible in Dermatology preferred.
• Strong background in skin cancer research and evidenced scholarship.

Responsibilities

• Teach dermatology residents and medical students.
• Evaluate and treat patients with high-risk skin cancer.
• Conduct clinical research in skin cancer.

Skills

Clinical experience in dermatology

Leadership experience

Research in skin cancer

Education

M.D. or equivalent degree

M.D./Ph.D.

Job description

Assistant Professor - Clinician Educator - Cutaneous Oncologist (Early Detection of Pigmented Lesions)


Location: Philadelphia, PA
Open Date: Feb 27, 2024
Deadline: Feb 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Department of Dermatology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for several Assistant Professor positions in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of in non-invasive diagnosis and surveillance of pigmented lesions is required. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Applicants must be board certified or board eligible in Dermatology. Skin cancer expertise, proven by publications, invited lectures, or clinical experience, is strongly preferred. Demonstrated leadership experience or potential is preferred.

Teaching responsibilities may include teaching residents in dermatology and other specialties caring for skin cancer; fellows in Mohs micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology; medical students; trainees rotating from other countries or institutions. The faculty member will play a key role in educating our residents on the cutaneous oncology track and research fellow in cutaneous oncology.

Clinical responsibilities may include evaluation and treatment of patients with skin cancer, particularly those with a high-risk of recurrence or metastasis. Clinical responsibilities will focus on patients in the Penn Dermatology Oncology Center's specialty clinics, including the Pigmented Lesion Clinic, the Rare and Inherited Skin Cancer Clinic, and the High-Risk Skin Cancer Clinic for Organ Transplant Recipients and Immunosuppressed Patients.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include focus on clinical research addressing practical questions in the care of skin cancer patients at increased risk for recurrence or metastasis from skin cancer; translational research in collaboration with physician scientists focused on skin cancer; clinical trials for new drugs to treat patients with skin cancers; collaborative research with other specialists. The Clinician Educator will have protected time for academic and administrative pursuits. Evidence of scholarship is required in the Clinician Educator track.


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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.










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