Assistant Professor Glaucoma

Upenn; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine, Ophthalmology, seeks an Assistant Professor (non-tenure clinical track) with glaucoma expertise to join Scheie and PVAMC. The appointment is based in Philadelphia and involves clinical duties and teaching responsibilities.

Applicants must hold an MD or equivalent degree and participate in teaching residents, students, and fellows while contributing to patient care at Scheie, the VA, and affiliated sites.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree required for eligibility.
• Specialization or demonstrated expertise in glaucoma.
• Commitment to teaching residents, students and fellows.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and surgical glaucoma care at Scheie Ophthalmology, PVAMC and satellite sites.
• Teach residents, students and fellows as part of Scheie and VA teaching activities.

Skills

Glaucoma expertise

Education

MD or equivalent degree

Job description

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

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date

Oct 13, 2025

Deadline

Oct 13, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Department of Ophthalmology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC) seek candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Expertise is required in the specific area of Glaucoma. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree.

Teaching responsibilities may include teaching residents, students, and fellows at Scheie and the Philadelphia VA.

Clinical responsibilities may include providing medical and surgical glaucoma care for patients at Scheie, the Philadelphia VA, and one of Scheie's satellite offices.

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conductthis search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossieraccount and can send all application materials, includingconfidential 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.