Assistant Professor Glaucoma

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine, Ophthalmology, invites candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure academic clinician track. The role emphasizes glaucoma expertise, with responsibilities in medical and surgical care and teaching within Scheie Eye Institute and the Philadelphia VA Medical Center.

The successful candidate will hold an MD or equivalent degree and contribute to patient care, resident and fellow education, and clinical service at Scheie,

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree required.
• Expertise in glaucoma.
• Teaching residents, students, and fellows is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and surgical glaucoma care for patients at Scheie, PVAMC, and satellite offices.
• Teach residents, students, and fellows at Scheie and the Philadelphia VA.
• Contribute to clinical and educational missions of the Ophthalmology department.

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.