Associate Professor of Urology at CHOP Surgery

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine seeks candidates for an Associate Professor in the non-tenure clinician educator track within the Department of Surgery, focused on pediatric urology at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Expertise in minimally invasive surgery and major urologic reconstruction is required.

Candidates must hold an MD (or MD/PhD), be ABU-certified or eligible, and have completed an ACGME pediatric urology fellowship.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD, board-certified or eligible in Urology.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited pediatric urology fellowship.
• Strong track record in pediatric urology, including minimally invasive techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for pediatric urology patients, including open and minimally invasive procedures.
• Lead and participate in resident, fellow, and medical student education in the OR and clinic.
• Develop and publish clinical outcomes research in pediatric urology.

Skills

Pediatric urology

Minimally invasive surgery

Urologic reconstruction

Education

MD or MD/PhD

ABU certification or eligibility

ACGME pediatric urology fellowship

Job description

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

Location

Children's Hospital of Pennsylvania

Open Date

Sep 03, 2025

Deadline

Sep 03, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Associate Professor position in the non-tenure clinician educator track.* Expertise is required in the specific area of pediatric urology, with a focus on minimally invasive surgery and major urologic surgical reconstruction. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. They must also be certified by the American Board of Urology or eligible for such certification. All candidates must have completed training through an ACGME-approved pediatric urology fellowship.

Teaching responsibilities may include instruction of medical students and residents as well as pediatric urology fellows in the operating room, outpatient clinic, and on inpatient rounds.

Clinical responsibilities may include care for urologic patients, including open, endoscopic, and minimally invasive surgery.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include studies in areas of clinical outcomes and urologic reconstruction.

A strong research background and demonstrated potential for developing independent research will be preferred, and the successful candidate will be expected to publish in peer-reviewed journals.

We welcome prospective candidates to learn more about the different Faculty Tracks in the Perelman School of Medicine.