Associate Professor, Clinician-Educator Academic Movement Disorders Physician

Upenn; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia seeks an Associate Professor in the non-tenure clinician educator track in Neurology. The ideal candidate will focus on evaluation and management of Parkinson’s disease and related movement disorders, with preferred expertise in botulinum toxin injections and neurostimulator management.

Responsibilities include outpatient care at Pennsylvania Hospital and potential satellite sites, teaching medical students and residents, involvement in clinical trials,

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree and board certification/eligibility in Neurology.
• Fellowship in Movement Disorders required.
• Expertise in evaluation and management of Parkinson’s disease and related movement disorders.

Responsibilities

• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows; formal lectures as part of department teaching.
• Supervise resident clinics and minor inpatient care.
• Engage in clinical trials at the site and organization level; mentor trainees and drive academic productivity.

Skills

Movement disorders

Clinical care

Mentoring

Education

MD or equivalent

Board-certified/eligible Neurology

Fellowship in Movement Disorders

Job description

University of Pennsylvania: Perelman School of Medicine: Perelman School of Medicine - Neurology

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date

Oct 27, 2025

Deadline

Oct 27, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Department of Neurology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Associate Professor position in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of evaluation and management of Parkinson’s disease, related disorders, and other movement disorders. Expertise in botulinum toxin injection and management of neurostimulators is preferred. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree and be board-certified or board-eligible in Neurology. Completion of a fellowship in Movement Disorders is also required.

The successful candidate would be active in national/international organizations like the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and the Movement Disorders Society (MDS). They would also be active in clinical trials at the organizational as well as the site level. They would mentor and drive academic productivity among fellows and residents.

Teaching responsibilities may include the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows, as well as formal lecture opportunities within the department.

Clinical responsibilities may include outpatient consultations and ongoing care of patients with Movement Disorders. Supervision of resident clinic and a minor component of inpatient care of general neurology patients (approximately 1-2 weeks per year) may be required. Clinical care will be primarily at Pennsylvania Hospital, but some coverage of satellite clinics in suburban locations may be available.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include an independent research program (e.g. K-series award leading to further independent funding) or an active collaborative role in integrated research programs. Scholarly productivity in peer-reviewed journals is expected.

Application Process

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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.