Assistant Professor, Oculoplastics Specialist

University of Pennsylvania; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania, located in Philadelphia, PA, seeks an Assistant Professor in oculoplastics for a non-tenure clinician educator track. Responsibilities include medical and surgical oculoplastics care at the Scheie Eye Institute and affiliated offices, plus teaching residents, students and fellows.

Applicants should hold an M.D. or equivalent and pursue collaborative or independent research within oculoplastics.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree required.
• Expertise in oculoplastics is required.
• Responsibilities include teaching residents, medical students and fellows.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and surgical oculoplastics care at the Scheie Eye Institute and satellite offices.
• Teach residents, medical students and fellows at the Scheie Eye Institute.
• Engage in collaborative or independent research in oculoplastics; early career scholarship encouraged.

Skills

Oculoplastics

Teaching

Clinical care

Education

MD or DO

Job description

Assistant Professor, Oculoplastics Specialist

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Feb 16, 2026

Deadline: Feb 16, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Department of Ophthalmology 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 oculoplastics. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree.

Teaching responsibilities may include teaching residents, medical students and fellows at the Scheie Eye Institute.

Clinical responsibilities may include providing medical and surgical oculoplastics care at the Scheie Eye Institute and one of Scheie's satellite offices.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include collaborative or independent research within the specific area of oculoplastics. Early career applicants with a demonstrated record of scholarship are encouraged to apply.

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.