General Nephrology Faculty Position, Associate or Full Professor - Academic Clinician Track

University of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA seeks an Associate or Full Professor on the Academic Clinician track with general nephrology expertise. Responsibilities include inpatient/outpatient care and mentorship of trainees across Penn Medicine sites.

The role emphasizes teaching excellence, clinical leadership, and potential involvement in program development. Candidates should be board certified/eligible in Nephrology and hold an MD or equivalent degree.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree required.
• Board certification or eligibility in Nephrology.
• General nephrology expertise with experience in AKI, CKD, and dialysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient nephrology care.
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows; supervise clinical education.
• Lead educational activities and contribute to curriculum development.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Teaching effectiveness

Mentoring trainees

Education

MD or equivalent degree

Job description

General Nephrology Faculty Position, Associate or Full Professor- Academic Clinician Track

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Oct 16, 2026

Deadline: Oct 16, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Division of Renal-Electrolyte and Hypertension in theDepartment of Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at theUniversity of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Associate orFull Professor position in the non-tenure academic clinician track.Expertise is required in the specific area of general nephrology,including advanced clinical experience in the evaluation andmanagement of acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease acrossall stages, kidney failure, and dialysis (in-center and homemodalities), with a demonstrated record of clinical excellence,teaching effectiveness, and contributions to academic clinicalpractice. Additional expertise in areas such as glomerular disease,onco-nephrology, or hypertension is welcome. Applicants must havean M.D. or equivalent degree. Applicants must be board certified orboard eligible in Nephrology.

Teaching responsibilities may include providing clinical education,supervision, and mentorship to medical students, internal medicineresidents, and nephrology fellows at the Perelman School ofMedicine, the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, andaffiliated Penn Medicine sites. Responsibilities may also includeleading educational activities, contributing to curriculumdevelopment, and supporting the professional development oftrainees through bedside teaching, clinical supervision, and formaleducational sessions.

Clinical responsibilities may include providing comprehensiveinpatient and outpatient care for patients with complex kidneydiseases, including acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease(CKD), and end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). Responsibilities mayinclude ambulatory general nephrology care, inpatient nephrologyconsultations, and management of patients receiving in-center andhome dialysis at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania andaffiliated clinical sites. The successful candidate may alsocontribute to clinical program development, quality improvementinitiatives, and multidisciplinary care coordination, withopportunities for clinical leadership based on experience and theneeds of the Division.

The Division of Renal-Electrolyte and Hypertension in theDepartment of Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at theUniversity of Pennsylvania seeks an experienced generalnephrologist for an Associate Professor position on the AcademicClinician track.

The Division is one of the nation's leading academic nephrologyprograms, with a long tradition of excellence in patient care,education, and discovery. Faculty provide comprehensive kidney careacross general and consultative nephrology, chronic kidney disease,hypertension, and in-center and home dialysis, and train nephrologyfellows in an ACGME-accredited fellowship program. The successfulcandidate will join a collaborative, collegial group of clinicians,educators, and investigators, with access to the clinical,educational, and research resources of Penn Medicine.

We seek an accomplished clinician with a demonstrated record ofexcellence in patient care, clinical teaching, andinterdisciplinary collaboration. The ideal candidate will bringsubstantial experience in general nephrology and a commitment tomentoring trainees, supporting the development of clinicalservices, and contributing to the continued growth of the Division.Candidates with additional expertise in home dialysis, glomerulardisease, onco-nephrology, or hypertension are encouraged toapply.

Participation in clinical research, quality improvement, andeducational scholarship is encouraged and supported but notrequired. Faculty on the Academic Clinician track are expected tomaintain an active, high-quality teaching commitment (100 teachingcredits per year). There will be an expectation of the ability ofthe selected candidate to provide management and/or leadership.Academic rank will be commensurate with experience.

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.