Instructor in Glomerular Disease Onco-Nephrology - Renal-Electrolyte and Hypertension Division

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine seeks candidates for Instructor positions in the Academic Support Staff within the Renal-Electrolyte and Hypertension division. Appointment initially lasts one year with renewal possible based on performance and funding, up to three years.

MD or MD/PhD is required, with ABIM nephrology certification or eligibility. The role includes managing patients with kidney diseases, especially in cancer settings, and participating in teaching and

Qualifications

• The candidate must hold an MD or MD/PhD degree.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Nephrology is required.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients with glomerular disease and kidney disorders in oncology contexts.
• Teach medical students, residents and fellows as part of the division's educational activities.
• Engage in specialized clinical and research training in glomerular disease and onco-nephrology.

Skills

Clinical nephrology

Medical teaching

Research training

Education

MD or MD/PhD

ABIM Nephrology board eligibility/certification

Job description

University of Pennsylvania: Perelman School of Medicine: Perelman School of Medicine - Department of Medicine: Perelman School of Medicine - Medicine - Renal-Electrolyte and Hypertension

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Aug 11, 2025

Deadline: Aug 11, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Division of Renal-Electrolyte and Hypertension in the Department of Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for several Instructor positions in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years). Applicants must have an M.D or M.D./Ph.D. degree. Board certification or board eligibility (ABIM) in Nephrology is required.

Responsibilities may include treating patients with glomerular disease or treating kidney disorders in the setting of cancer and its treatments. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to participate in the many educational activities of the Division, including teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

The successful applicant will have an opportunity to receive specialized clinical and research training with patients with glomerular disease and in the field of onco-nephrology (kidney disease in the setting of cancer and its treatments). The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to develop expertise in clinical epidemiology, laboratory research, or translational research and be committed to pursuing an academic career in nephrology.