Assistant Professor, Clinician Educator, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania is seeking candidates for several Assistant Professor positions in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. In this role, you will engage in teaching, clinical assessments, and research, contributing to the education of future medical professionals and improving pediatric care. Ideal candidates will hold an M.D. and have expertise in the field, along with a commitment to collaboration and scholarship.

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible.
• Expertise in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics.
• Experience supervising postdoctoral fellows and residents.

Responsibilities

• Teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Performing developmental and behavioral assessments.
• Developing research programs related to pediatric care.

Skills

Teaching

Clinical assessment

Research

Collaboration

Education

M.D. or equivalent degree

Job description

Assistant Professor, Clinician Educator, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Open Date:
Mar 26, 2025
Close Date:
Mar 26, 2027
Description:

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics in the Department of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for several Assistant Professor positions in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics and/or Neurodevelopmental Disabilities. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree. Candidates must be board certified or board eligible.

Teaching responsibilities may include teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows, as well as formal lecture opportunities within the department.

Clinical responsibilities may include performing developmental and behavioral assessments and provide follow up care including pharmacologic treatment and brief behavioral interventions in an outpatient setting.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include developing collaborative and independent research programs related to developmental or behavioral aspects of pediatric care, the genetic or other etiologies of development and behavioral conditions, or the delivery of health services in the field. Other expectations include supervision of postdoctoral fellows, resident, students, and research staff, coordinating NIH-funded grant efforts with local, national, and international collaborators, and participation in writing grants, reports, and manuscripts.

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.