Assistant Professor of Urology at CHOP Surgery

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine - Surgery seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor in the non-tenure clinician educator track, specializing in pediatric urology with emphasis on minimally invasive surgery and complex reconstruction. The department values outstanding teaching, clinical excellence, and scholarly activity.

The successful candidate will join the Department of Surgery in Philadelphia and collaborate with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD or equivalent degree.
• Board certification by the American Board of Urology or eligible.
• Completed training through an ACGME-approved pediatric urology fellowship.
• Strong research background or potential for independent study and publication.
• Experience in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows in a surgical setting.

Responsibilities

• Teach medical students, residents, and pediatric urology fellows in the operating room, clinics, and rounds.
• Provide comprehensive clinical care for pediatric urologic patients, including open, endoscopic, and minimally invasive procedures.
• Develop and lead research or scholarly activities with the aim of publishing in peer‑reviewed journals.

Skills

Pediatric urology

Education

MD or MD/PhD

Job description

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

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date

Jul 07, 2026

Deadline

Jul 07, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

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 eligible for such certification. All candidates must have completed training through an ACGME-approved pediatric urology fellowship.

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.

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.