Obstetrical Anesthesiologist – Assistant Professor

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania: Perelman School of Medicine seeks candidates for several Assistant Professor positions in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Responsibilities include teaching medical students, residents, and fellows in operating rooms at HUP and PPMC, as well as providing obstetrical anesthesia care across multiple Penn-affiliated locations. The role emphasizes clinical excellence and teaching leadership.

Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD or equivalent degree.
• ABA certification in anesthesiology or eligibility to obtain Pennsylvania medical license.
• Fellowship in obstetric anesthesiology or extensive obstetric anesthesia experience (ideally 3 years).

Responsibilities

• Teaching medical students, residents, and fellows rotating through HUP and PPMC.
• Provide obstetrical anesthesia care at HUP and related locations.
• Serve on Department committees and assume administrative leadership roles as appropriate.

Skills

Obstetric anesthesia

Teaching

Clinical practice

Education

MD or MD/PhD

Job description

University of Pennsylvania: Perelman School of Medicine: Perelman School of Medicine - Anesthesiology and Critical Care

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date

Sep 22, 2025

Deadline

Sep 22, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for several Assistant Professor positions in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. ABA certification in anesthesiology, the equivalent, or status as a candidate in the examination system along with ability to obtain a Pennsylvania license are required. Fellowship training in obstetric anesthesiology and/or extensive experience providing obstetric anesthesia care (ideally three years ) is strongly preferred.

Teaching responsibilities may include the instruction of medical students, residents, and fellows rotating through the operating rooms of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) and the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center (PPMC) as well as participation in lectures, small groups, workshops, and/or simulation sessions.

Clinical responsibilities may include the provision of obstetrical anesthesia care at HUP as well as the provision of anesthesia care in the operating rooms and non-operating room anesthesia procedural areas at HUP, PPMC, Penn Medicine University City, and other locations staffed by the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care.

Additional responsibilities may include serving on Department committees and serving in administrative leadership positions, as appropriate.

The academic clinician track emphasizes clinical and teaching excellence.

The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE and individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.