Lung Transplant Surgeon, Assistant Professor of Surgery

Upenn; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine seeks candidates for multiple Assistant Professor positions in the non-tenure clinician educator track within the Surgery department. The successful candidates will have an MD or MD/PhD and will teach medical students and surgical residents, with clinical duties spanning lung transplantation and related thoracic procedures.

Researchers may contribute to clinical or basic science work in lung transplantation, collaborating with the Penn

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD required.
• Teaching medical students and surgical residents expected.
• Clinical responsibilities include lung transplant and thoracic surgery considerations.

Responsibilities

• Teach medical students and residents.
• Perform clinical duties in lung transplantation and thoracic surgery.
• Engage in clinical and basic science research related to lung transplantation.

Skills

Lung transplantation

Teaching medical students

Education

MD or MD/PhD

Job description

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

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Deadline

Jun 15, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Department of Surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for several Assistant Professor positions 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.