Assistant Professor, Movement Disorders Informatics, CE Track

Upenn; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine (Neurology) seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor in the non-tenure clinician educator track specializing in movement disorders, including Parkinson's disease and botulinum toxin injection expertise. Clinical and teaching duties are expected at Pennsylvania Hospital and affiliated clinics.

The successful candidate will have an MD or equivalent, board certification/eligibility in Neurology, and fellowship in Movement Disorders, with

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree in Neurology.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Neurology.
• Completion of a Movement Disorders fellowship.
• Expertise in evaluation and management of Parkinson’s disease and related movement disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient consultations and ongoing care for patients with movement disorders.
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Contribute to clinical trials and scholarly activities.
• Supervise resident clinics and participate in inpatient care as needed.

Skills

Neurology

Movement disorders

Parkinson's disease

Botulinum toxin injection

Neurostimulators

Digital health technologies

Education

MD or equivalent

Fellowship in Movement Disorders

Job description

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

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date

Oct 24, 2025

Deadline

Oct 24, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

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.

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.