Assistant Professor of Neurology (Academic Clinician Track) in the Penn Epilepsy Center (PEC) a...

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Neurology in the Penn Epilepsy Center. This academic clinician track position includes responsibilities in patient care, education, and clinical practice related to epilepsy, requiring expertise in EEG interpretation and a strong commitment to patient safety and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Board-eligible or certified in Neurology and Epilepsy required.
• Proven track record in interdisciplinary care and patient safety needed.
• Experience in outpatient clinics and inpatient general Neurohospitalist service.

Responsibilities

• Teaching medical students, residents, fellows and trainees in clinical neurology and epileptology.
• Providing outpatient epilepsy clinics and inpatient Neurohospitalist service.
• Conducting EEG/ICU readings and services in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit.

Skills

EEG interpretation

Electrocorticography

Patient evaluation for epilepsy surgery

Neurohospitalist care

Educator in clinical neurology

Education

M.D. degree

Job description

Assistant Professor of Neurology (Academic Clinician Track) in the Penn Epilepsy Center (PEC) and Inpatient Neurohospitalist Program

Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Open Date:
Sep 12, 2024
Close Date:
Sep 12, 2026
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 academic clinician track. Expertise is required in the specific area of acute, chronic and tertiary care of epilepsy patients, EEG interpretation, electrocorticography, and evaluation of patients for epilepsy surgery, including stereo EEG, Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT), intra and extraoperative functional brain mapping and neurostimulation, both in implantable devices and in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit. Expertise is also required in the specific area of inpatient Neurohospitalist care with a proven track record as a passionate educator committed to interdisciplinary care, patient safety, and quality improvement. Applicants must have an M.D. degree. Board-eligible or certified in Neurology and Epilepsy.

Teaching responsibilities may include teaching of medical students, residents, fellows and trainees at all levels, both in clinical neurology and epileptology.

Clinical responsibilities may include outpatient epilepsy clinics at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center (PPMC) and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP); inpatient general Neurohospitalist service at PPMC; and EEG/ICU reading and EMU service at HUP.

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans 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.