Assistant Professor, Movement Disorders Informatics, CE Track

University of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine seeks an Assistant Professor (CETrack) in Movement Disorders Informatics to lead evaluation and management of Parkinson's disease and related conditions. Clinical duties include outpatient consultations at Pennsylvania Hospital and related clinics.

The position emphasizes teaching medical students, residents, and fellows, plus opportunities in research and digital health, including analytics of clinical data and novel assessment

Qualifications

• Expertise in evaluation and management of Parkinson’s disease and related movement disorders.
• Experience with botulinum toxin injections and neurostimulator management.
• Interest in digital health technologies and novel computer-based clinical assessment methods.

Responsibilities

• Teach medical students, residents and fellows within the department.
• Provide outpatient neurology consultations for movement disorders.
• Supervise resident clinics and participate in clinical supervision responsibilities.
• Engage in research and scholarly activities related to movement disorders.

Skills

Movement disorders

Botulinum toxin injections

Neurostimulators

Digital health technologies

Clinical data analysis

Education

MD or equivalent

Fellowship in Movement Disorders

Board-certified or board-eligible in Neurology

Job description

Assistant Professor, Movement Disorders Informatics, CETrack

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Oct 24, 2025

Deadline: Oct 24, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Department of Neurology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of evaluation and management of Parkinson's disease, related disorders, and other movement disorders. Expertise in botulinum toxin injection, management of neurostimulators, and novel technologies related to clinical assessment, such as the use of advanced computing techniques to analyze clinical data or the implementation of digital health technologies, is preferred. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree and be board-certified or board-eligible in Neurology. Completion of a fellowship in Movement Disorders is also required.

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

Clinical responsibilities may include outpatient consultations and ongoing care of patients with Movement Disorders. Expertise with botulinum toxin injection and management of neurostimulators is strongly encouraged. Supervision of resident clinic and a minor component of inpatient care of general neurology patients (approximately 1-2 weeks per year) may be required. Clinical care will be primarily at Pennsylvania Hospital, but some coverage of satellite clinics in suburban locations may be available.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include either an independent research program (e.g., K-series award leading to further independent funding) or an active collaborative role in integrated research programs. Participation as a site investigator in clinical trials is also an option. Publication in peer-reviewed journals is expected.

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.