Associate/Full Professor - Heart and Vascular Institute

Penn State University; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University in Hershey, PA, is seeking applications for a tenure-track/tenured faculty position at the Associate/Full Professor level within the Heart and Vascular Institute. The role requires a strong background in cardiovascular research and a commitment to teaching students and fellows from diverse backgrounds.

The successful candidate will contribute to clinical programs and may also serve as a teaching attending, enhancing training and research opportunities in the field. Applications must include a cover letter, CV, and research statement.

Qualifications

• Strong evidence of a successful research program in cardiovascular research.
• Commitment to teaching and mentoring students and fellows from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the University’s commitment to research and education.
• Serve as a teaching attending to support clinical education.
• Develop a strong research program with extramural funding.

Skills

Clinical expertise in cardiovascular diseases

Research program development

Teaching and mentoring

Education

M.D., Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

The Heart and Vascular Institute, in the Penn State College of Medicine, in Hershey, PA, invites applications for a tenure‑track/tenured faculty position at the Associate/Full Professor level. The successful candidate will have a nationally recognized clinical or basic science research program with a strong track‑record of extramural funding and publications focusing on the diagnosis, pathophysiology, or treatment of cardiovascular diseases. The selected candidate will be expected to contribute to the University’s shared values to promote diversity and maintain the highest level of commitment to research, education and mentoring of undergraduate, graduate, and medical students, residents, clinical fellows, and post‑doctoral fellows.

Board‑certified physician‑scientists will be expected to effectively contribute to the clinical mission of the HVI, and appropriate clinical responsibilities will be discussed during the interview process. Physician‑scientists may also be asked to serve as a teaching attending to strengthen our clinical programs and provide training and research opportunities for medical learners, ideally complementing the successful candidate’s research interest.

Qualifications

• Degree: M.D., Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent.
• Relevant degree to the study of cardiovascular diseases with appropriate postdoctoral and/or clinical training.
• Strong evidence of a successful research program in cardiovascular research.
• Commitment to teaching and mentoring students and fellows from diverse backgrounds.

Application Requirements

• Upload a cover letter emphasizing eligibility and interest for this position.
• Upload a detailed CV.
• Upload a research statement.
• Provide names and contact information for three references.
• Background check(s) will be required in accordance with University policies.

EEO Statement

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.