Associate or Full Professor, Academic Clinician, General Pediatrics-Palliative Care

University of Pennsylvania; United (PA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania seeks an Associate or Full Professor in Academic Clinician track for General Pediatrics - Palliative Care in Philadelphia, PA. Candidates must hold an MD or equivalent, be fellowship-trained in hospice and palliative medicine, and be board eligible or certified in pediatrics or a subspecialty, with PA licensure eligibility.

Teaching duties include residents, fellows and medical students; clinical responsibilities emphasize bedside teaching and strong commitment to

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree required.
• Fellowship training in hospice and palliative medicine.
• Board eligible or certified in hospice and palliative medicine.
• Board eligible or certified in pediatrics or a pediatric subspecialty.
• Eligibility for Pennsylvania licensure.

Responsibilities

• Teach residents, fellows and medical students.
• Provide bedside clinical teaching and patient care in general pediatrics–palliative care.
• Contribute to education of learners within the division.

Skills

Fellowship in Hospice & Palliative Med

Pediatrics board eligible/certified

Academic clinician track experience

PA licensure eligibility

Education

MD or equivalent

Job description

Associate or Full Professor, Academic Clinician, GeneralPediatrics-Palliative Care

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Oct 13, 2026

Deadline: Oct 13, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Division of GeneralPediatrics in the Department of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Associate or Full Professor position in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Expertise is required in the specific area of Fellowship training, education and clinical care. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree. Candidates must be fellowship-trained, board certified/eligible in hospice and palliative medicine and board eligibility or certification in Pediatrics or a Pediatric subspecialty as well as eligibility for Pennsylvania licensure. Rank will be commensurate with experience.

Teaching responsibilities may include the teaching of residents, fellows, and/or medical students.

Clinical responsibilities may include demonstrated excellence in the bedside clinical teaching of residents, fellows, and/or medical students. Enthusiasm and dedication to educating our residents and students is highly valued in our department.

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), citizenshipstatus, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state, or local law.