Lung Transplant Surgeon, Assistant Professor of Surgery

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure clinician educator track. The successful candidate will have responsibilities in teaching, clinical care focusing on lung transplantation, and research. The role emphasizes partnership with a multidisciplinary team for clinical operations.

This position primarily practices in Philadelphia, with opportunities in cardiac and thoracic surgery. The University prioritizes equal opportunity for all candidates.

Qualifications

• M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree.
• Experience in lung transplant, adult cardiac or thoracic surgery.

Responsibilities

• Instruct medical students and surgical residents.
• Perform lung transplantation and related surgery.
• Engage in clinical and/or basic science research.

Education

M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree

Job description

The Department of Surgery 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.

Teaching responsibilities may include instruction of medical students and surgical residents.

Clinical responsibilities may include lung transplant, adult cardiac or thoracic surgery, and all aspects of care for patients undergoing lung transplantation.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include clinical and/or basic science research on topics in the field of lung transplantation.

The successful candidate will support surgical aspects of the program’s clinical operations, academic initiatives, and strategic growth, working in close partnership with the Penn Transplant Institute and a multidisciplinary team of renowned transplant surgeons, pulmonologists, and support.

The successful candidate will practice primarily in Philadelphia. They may also participate in other areas of either cardiac surgery or thoracic surgery as well as mechanical circulatory support and ECMO.

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.