Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Nephrology

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania seeks Assistant Professors in Nephrology for tenure-track positions. Responsibilities include teaching and mentoring medical personnel, providing clinical care for kidney disease in children, and engaging in significant research activities. Candidates must possess an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. and relevant board certifications.

Qualifications

• Must have M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree.
• Board certified/eligible in pediatric nephrology.
• Strong interest and track record in clinical, basic science, or translational research.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and mentoring junior faculty and students.
• Treating children with a range of kidney diseases.
• Conducting research in clinical and basic science.

Skills

Teaching and mentoring

Clinical treatment of kidney diseases

Research involvement

Education

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

Job description

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Nephrology

Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Open Date:
Aug 17, 2023
Close Date:
Aug 17, 2025
Description:

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Division of Nephrology 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. or equivalent degree. Applicants must be board certified/eligible in pediatric nephrology.

Teaching responsibilities may include teaching and mentoring junior faculty, graduate students, medical students, pediatric residents, and pediatric nephrology fellows.

Clinical responsibilities may include the treatment of children and adolescents with a wide range of kidney diseases, in both the inpatient, outpatient, satellite campus, and dialysis settings.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include strong interest and track record in clinical, basic science, and/or translational research involving patients with kidney disease, program administration skills, and commitment to direct and grow clinical programs in their specific area of interest. Significant research and clinical resources and space for the research and clinical programs will be provided to the successful candidate.

The Division of Nephrology at the Children’s Hospital is at the forefront of clinical care, teaching, and research. The Division is comprised of 16 faculty members and 9 clinical fellows, in addition to our team of nurses, administrators, social workers, dieticians, and research staff. The CHOP Division of Nephrology provides comprehensive care for children, adolescents, and young adult patients with kidney disease.

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia are EOEs. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or [phone] (Voice) or [phone] (TDD).