Assistant Professor of Gastrointestinal Surgery (AC track)

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in Philadelphia seeks an Assistant Professor on the non-tenure academic clinician track in minimally-invasive GI surgery. The role includes teaching fellows and students, and clinical care for foregut/hernia patients.

Preference for MIS fellowship and robotic skills; inpatient/outpatient duties anchored at HUP. Board certification or eligibility is required; an MD or MD/PhD is necessary.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD or equivalent degree.
• Board certification by the American Board of Surgery or eligible.
• Fellowship training in minimally-invasive surgery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach fellows, residents, and medical students on GI surgery.
• Provide in- and out-patient clinical care for GI surgery patients.
• Engage in MIS/robotic surgery services and contribute to education.

Skills

Minimally invasive GI surgery

Robotic surgery

Clinical care of GI patients

Teaching and mentorship

Education

MD or MD/PhD or equivalent

Job description

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

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date

Aug 04, 2026

Deadline

Aug 04, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Department of Surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Expertise is required in the specific area of minimally-invasive gastrointestinal surgery. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. They must also be certified by the American Board of Surgery or eligible for such certification.

Teaching responsibilities may include clinical and didactic instruction of fellows, residents and medical students rotating on the GI Surgery service.

Clinical responsibilities may include in- and out-patient clinical care of general and gastrointestinal surgery patients – especially within the foregut and hernia realms.

This position will be housed at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Preference will be given to candidates possessing fellowship training in minimally-invasive surgery and who possess robotic surgery skills. Advanced endoscopic skills are also welcomed.