Instructor Position, Division of Rheumatology

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Philadelphia seeks an Instructor in the Division of Rheumatology for a research and clinical role. Applicants must hold an M.D. or equivalent and be board certified or eligible in Rheumatology. This position includes conducting research, performing clinical duties, and developing independence through grants and publications. The contract duration is initially one year, with a potential of up to three years based on performance and funding availability.

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible in Rheumatology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research under the mentorship of a senior investigator.
• Perform clinical work within the Division of Rheumatology.
• Develop independence in research through writing grants and publications.

Skills

Laboratory-based research

Clinical epidemiology

Health services research

Education

M.D. or equivalent degree

Job description

Instructor Position, Division of Rheumatology

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Oct 31, 2025

Deadline: Oct 31, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Division of Rheumatology in the Department of Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for Instructor positions in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period, with renewal based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years).

• Expertise required in laboratory-based research related to autoimmunity, inflammation, musculoskeletal medicine, or rheumatology;
• Or clinical epidemiology related to autoimmunity, musculoskeletal medicine, or rheumatology;
• Or health services research related to autoimmune diseases, musculoskeletal medicine, or rheumatology.

Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree and should be board certified or board eligible in Rheumatology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research under the mentorship of a senior investigator;
• Perform clinical work within the Division of Rheumatology;
• Develop independence in research through writing grants and peer‑reviewed publications.

Application Instructions

To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/176868

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), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.