Clinician Educator - Assistant Professor – Mohs and Dermatological Surgeon

Upenn; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine Dermatology department invites applications for an Assistant Professor in the non-tenure clinician educator track. The role emphasizes Mohs surgery, reconstruction, and building an internationally recognized academic dermatologic surgery career.

Candidates must have MD (or MD/PhD), be board-certified or board-eligible after an ACGME dermatology residency and a Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology fellowship, and commit to

Qualifications

• Must have MD or MD/PhD or equivalent.
• Board-certified or board-eligible after dermatology residency and MS+ fellowship.
• Fellowship in Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology required.

Responsibilities

• Teach didactics and bedside dermatologic surgery to residents, fellows, and students.
• Perform Mohs and reconstructive surgery in ambulatory settings.
• Advance research with faculty in a team-based environment.

Skills

Mohs surgery

Academic dermatology

Teaching

Education

MD or MD/PhD

Job description

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

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date

Jul 17, 2025

Deadline

Jul 17, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Department of Dermatology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree and be board-certified or board-eligible upon completion of both an ACGME-accredited residency in dermatology and a fellowship in Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology.

Successful candidates will be committed to excellence in Mohs surgery and reconstruction and to building a nationally or internationally recognized career in academic dermatologic surgery. Candidates will enjoy extensive mentorship from our experienced surgeons and faculty to develop advanced surgical skills and an academic niche.

Teaching responsibilities may include didactics and bedside dermatologic surgery instruction to our world-class residents, fellows, and medical students. We seek enthusiastic candidates who are dedicated to teaching.

Clinical responsibilities may include Mohs and reconstructive surgery in our ambulatory practices in Philadelphia or Penn Medicine Radnor. Candidates will benefit from a busy surgical practice and an extensive infrastructure with state-of-the-art facilities and a large support staff of nurses, histotechnicians, research fellows, and coordinators. Our Mohs surgeons use immunostains for melanoma and other rare tumors, and we mentor candidates to develop these skills. We seek candidates who demonstrate excellent clinical judgement, professionalism, and commitment to our team.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include publishing and lecturing about advances to prevent and treat skin cancer. Faculty enjoy extensive support with research fellows, statisticians, and regulatory coordinators for research or clinical trials. Candidates will accelerate their careers with our team-based approach to research.

The Philadelphia region boasts a rich history with excellent restaurants, sports, art, and neighborhoods. Candidates can book easy plane travel to almost any destination worldwide, and train travel along the East Coast is fast and convenient.

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.