Assistant Professor Comprehensive Ophthalmology

Upenn; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine Ophthalmology section seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure academic clinician track. An M.D.

or equivalent degree is required. The role includes clinical responsibilities spanning comprehensive ophthalmic medical and surgical care at Scheie Eye Institute and select satellite locations, with outpatient services primarily at Penn Medicine in Wilmington, Delaware.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree is required.
• Experience in ophthalmology clinical care and teaching is preferred.
• Ability to participate in didactic and clinical instruction for residents and medical students.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient ophthalmic care and participate in faculty practice at Scheie Eye Institute and affiliated sites.
• Contribute to teaching residents, fellows, and medical students.
• Engage in scholarly activity and departmental service as part of the non-tenure clinician-educator track.

Education

MD

Job description

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

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date

Feb 03, 2026

Deadline

Feb 03, 2028 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 academic clinician track. Applicants must hold an M.D. or equivalent degree.

Clinical responsibilities may include a faculty practice with spanning comprehensive ophthalmic medical and surgical care at Scheie Eye Institute and select satellite locations, with the majority of outpatient services provided at the Penn Medicine location in Wilmington, Delaware.

Teaching responsibilities may include participation in didactic and clinical instruction of residents and, as needed, medical students and fellows at Scheie.

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

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.