Assistant Professor Glaucoma

University of Pennsylvania; United States; On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Ophthalmology invites applications for an Assistant Professor (non-tenure clinician track) with expertise in glaucoma. The appointment will be based in Philadelphia, with clinical duties across Scheie and PVAMC facilities.

Candidates must hold an MD or equivalent and demonstrate ability to teach residents, students and fellows, and to provide comprehensive glaucoma care including medical and surgical management at affiliated sites.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree required.
• Glaucoma expertise required.
• Teaching residents, students and fellows possible.
• Clinical responsibilities at Scheie, PVAMC, and satellite offices.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and surgical glaucoma care.
• Teach residents, students, and fellows in ophthalmology.
• See patients at Scheie, PVAMC, and satellite offices.

Education

MD or equivalent degree

Job description

Assistant Professor Glaucoma

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Oct 13, 2025

Deadline: Oct 13, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

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.

Qualifications

Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree.

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.