Assistant Professor of Urology at CHOP Surgery

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

Job summary

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non‑tenure clinician educator track. Expertise is required in pediatric urology, with a focus on minimally invasive surgery and major urologic reconstruction.

Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D., be certified by the American Board of Urology or eligible, and have completed training through an

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD degree required.
• Board certification by the American Board of Urology or eligibility.
• Completion of an ACGME‑approved pediatric urology fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Teaching medical students, residents, and pediatric urology fellows in the OR, clinic, and rounds.
• Clinical care of pediatric urology patients including open, endoscopic, and minimally invasive surgery.
• Engagement in research or scholarship in clinical outcomes and urologic reconstruction.

Skills

Pediatric urology expertise

Education

MD or MD/PhD

ABU certification or eligibility

ACGME pediatric urology fellowship completed

Job description

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non‑tenure clinician educator track.

Expertise is required in the specific area of pediatric urology, with a focus on minimally invasive surgery and major urologic surgical reconstruction.

Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. They must also be certified by the American Board of Urology or be eligible for such certification. All candidates must have completed training through an ACGME‑approved pediatric urology fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Teaching responsibilities may include instruction of medical students and residents as well as pediatric urology fellows in the operating room, outpatient clinic, and on inpatient rounds.
• Clinical responsibilities may include care for urologic patients, including open, endoscopic, and minimally invasive surgery.
• Research or scholarship responsibilities may include studies in areas of clinical outcomes and urologic reconstruction.

A strong research background and demonstrated potential for developing independent research will be preferred, and the successful candidate will be expected to publish in peer‑reviewed journals.

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.