Assistant Professor - Tenure Track, Neonatology

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Philadelphia is seeking an Assistant Professor in Neonatology for a tenure track position. Responsibilities include teaching medical students and residents, providing clinical consultations, and conducting research. Candidates should possess an M.D or M.D./Ph.D. and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the field of neonatology and engage in a dynamic academic environment.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics or Internal Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Teaching responsibilities include instructing medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Clinical responsibilities involve consultations for high risk neonatology.
• Research includes coordinating NIH-funded grant efforts and publication record in relevant fields.

Education

M.D or M.D./Ph.D. degree

Job description

Assistant Professor - Tenure Track, Neonatology

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Nov 17, 2025

Deadline: Nov 17, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Division of Neonatology & Newborn Services in the Department of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for several Assistant Professor positions in the tenure track. Applicants must have an M.D or M.D./Ph.D. degree. Applicants must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics or Internal Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Teaching responsibilities may include the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows, as well as formal lecture opportunities within the department.
• Clinical responsibilities may include consultations for high risk neonatology and maternal and fetal conditions, as well as prenatal genetic diagnosis.
• Research or scholarship responsibilities may include a body of work that demonstrates intellectual independence, co-supervision of postdoctoral fellows, students, and research staff, coordinating NIH-funded grant efforts with local, national, and international collaborators, participation in writing grants, reports, and manuscripts, and a publication record in neonatology, developmental or molecular medicine.

Qualifications

Applicants should hold an M.D or M.D./Ph.D. degree and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics or Internal Medicine.

Application Instructions

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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.