Assistant Professor-Clinician Educator-Academic Neuropathologist-Division of Neuropathology

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Philadelphia is seeking an Assistant Professor in the Division of Neuropathology. The selected candidate will teach and mentor students, handle clinical responsibilities in neuropathology, and develop a research program focusing on brain tumors. Candidates should possess an M.D. or equivalent and relevant board certifications. This role offers an opportunity for academic growth and a commitment to excellence in teaching and clinical care.

Qualifications

• M.D. or equivalent with certifications in Anatomic Pathology and Neuropathology required.
• Eligible for Pennsylvania licensure.
• Ability to develop a research program in brain tumors.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor various medical trainees in neuropathology.
• Conduct surgical and medical neuropathology clinical work.
• Develop and sustain an academic productivity record.

Skills

Teaching and mentoring

Clinical neuropathology

Research development

Collaborative research

Excellence in clinical care

Education

M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree

American Board of Pathology certification in Anatomic Pathology

Eligibility for licensure in Pennsylvania

Job description

Overview

Assistant Professor-Clinician Educator-Academic Neuropathologist-Division of Neuropathology

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Sep 25, 2025

Deadline: Sep 25, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory 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. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. American Board of Pathology certification is required in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology. American Board of Pathology certification or eligibility in Neuropathology is required. Eligibility for licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is required.

Responsibilities

• Teaching responsibilities may include teaching and mentoring of neuropathology fellows, medical residents, medical students, graduate students and postdoctoral or other scientists.
• Clinical responsibilities may include surgical and medical neuropathology, including intraoperative consultations (frozens) and on call duties.
• Research or scholarship responsibilities may include development of a translational, collaborative research program, preferably on brain tumors. Faculty on the CE track at the Perelman School of Medicine are expected to develop and sustain a record of academic productivity, which includes involvement in collaborative and/or independent research efforts leading to peer-reviewed published works. Faculty on this track are also expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching and clinical care.

Qualifications

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Application Instructions

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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