Assistant Professor of Gastrointestinal Surgery (AC track)

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine, in Philadelphia, invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Gastrointestinal Surgery (AC track). The role emphasizes minimally-invasive GI surgery with preference for robotic skills.

Candidates must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. and be board-certified or eligible. Responsibilities include clinical care and teaching for fellows, residents and medical students in GI surgery at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Clinical care of general and GI surgery patients, especially foregut and hernia domains.
• Teaching of fellows, residents, and medical students rotating on the GI Surgery service.

Skills

Minimally invasive GI surgery

Robotic surgery

Education

MD or MD/PhD

Job description

Assistant Professor of Gastrointestinal Surgery (AC track)

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Aug 4, 2026

Close Date: Aug 4, 2028

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.

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.