Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Pediatric Nephrology

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania's Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the Division of Nephrology in the Department of Pediatrics invite applications for an Assistant Professor position in pediatric nephrology on the tenure track. Candidates must hold an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D.

or equivalent, and must be board certified or eligible in pediatric nephrology. Teaching responsibilities may include training graduate students, medical students, residents, and fellows.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD or equivalent degree required.
• Board certified or eligible in pediatric nephrology.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate students, medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Provide clinical care across inpatient, outpatient, satellite campus, and dialysis settings.
• Engage in clinical, basic science, or translational nephrology research.

Skills

Teaching and mentoring

Education

MD or MD/PhD

Board certification in pediatric nephrology

Job description

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Pediatric Nephrology

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date

Jul 22, 2026

Close Date

Jul 22, 2028

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 an Assistant Professor position 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 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 the inpatient, outpatient, satellite campus, and dialysis settings.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include a 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 21 faculty members and 6 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.

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.