Assistant Professors in CE or Tenure Track – Department of Ophthalmology – NIH K12 Vision S...

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Pennsylvania seeks multiple Assistant Professors in non-tenure clinician educator or tenure tracks. Ideal candidates will focus on education, clinical care, and independent research while participating in a program that supports career transitions into independent NIH funding. Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a core value of the University.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have an M.D or M.D./Ph.D. degree.
• ABO Certification or eligibility required.
• Demonstrated qualifications in education, research, and clinical care.

Responsibilities

• Teaching responsibilities include instructing medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Clinical duties involve patient care in the candidate's ophthalmic specialty.
• Research may include establishing clinical and/or translational projects aiming for K12 funding.

Skills

Research

Clinical Care

Teaching

Education

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

Job description

Assistant Professors in CE or Tenure Track – Department of Ophthalmology – NIH K12 Vision Scientist Program

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Aug 23, 2024

Close Date: Aug 23, 2026

Description:

The Department of Ophthalmology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for several Assistant Professor positions in either the non-tenure clinician educator track or the tenure track. Applicants must have an M.D or M.D./Ph.D. degree. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent qualifications in education, research, and clinical care. Candidates must be ABO Certified or eligible. Both tenure and clinician-educator track faculty conduct research, with tenure track faculty focusing on independent research and clinician-educator track faculty focusing on collaboration.

Teaching responsibilities may include teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

Clinical responsibilities may include patient care in the candidate's ophthalmic specialty.

Research responsibilities may include establishing basic, clinical, and/or translational research with potential for K12 funding.

The NIH K12 grant, awarded to Penn's Department of Ophthalmology, enables Scholars to dedicate 75% of their effort to research, providing mentoring and resources. The program aims to help Scholars transition to independent NIH K awards within three years and R01s within six years. The research focuses on mechanisms of ocular aging and cellular rejuvenation, among other areas. The program has been successful for over 17 years, supporting many faculty careers.

Candidates should be interested in becoming Scientist-Clinicians, planning to devote 75% or more of their time to research throughout their careers.

We value diversity in our candidates. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented individuals from diverse backgrounds. It is an equal opportunity employer, considering candidates without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classes. For questions, contact the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs at the provided address or phone numbers.