Assistant Professor, Clinician Educator

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution seeks an Assistant Professor in Emergency Medicine. This role involves teaching medical students and providing clinical care in various settings. Candidates must possess an M.D. degree and be ABEM certified or board-eligible. The position emphasizes independent research and collaboration across departments, offering opportunities for growth in a dynamic academic environment.

Qualifications

• M.D. degree required.
• ABEM certification or board-eligible.

Responsibilities

• Teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Providing emergency medical care to patients.
• Conducting independent research.

Education

M.D. degree

ABEM certification or board-eligible

Job description

The Department of Emergency Medicine 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 Emergency Medicine. Applicants must have an M.D. degree. ABEM certified or board eligible.

Responsibilities

• Teaching responsibilities may include bedside teaching to medical students, residents, and fellows, as well as lectures, journal clubs, case conferences, simulation teaching, small group discussions, and other formats. Dedication to teaching is highly valued in our department.
• Clinical responsibilities may include providing emergency medical care to patients presented to the emergency department at HUP Spruce, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, HUP Cedar, ED Observation Unit and Pennsylvania Hospital.
• Research or scholarship responsibilities may include opportunities to work across departments and schools on multidisciplinary projects. Independent research is a key component for success in this position; there is a mandatory promotion probationary period that requires evidence of significant scholarship. Mentoring is provided and teamwork is encouraged and valued.

The Department manages emergency services across multiple sites with a combined annual ED census of 145,000 visits. There are collaborations with the Emergency Departments at Lancaster General Hospital, Chester County Hospital, and Princeton Medical Center.

Qualifications

• M.D. degree required
• ABEM certification or board-eligible

Equal Opportunity

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.