Orthopaedic Surgery Spine Surgeon @ PAH - AC Track

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania invites applications for several Assistant Professor positions in the non-tenure clinical track in Orthopaedic Surgery with a focus on spine surgery. Candidates must hold an MD or MD/PhD and be ABOS-certified or eligible.

Teaching duties will include medical students, fellows, and residents, with clinical duties including building a spine surgery practice at Pennsylvania Hospital and potential on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD degree required.
• Board certification by ABOS or eligibility required.
• Fellowship in spine surgery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach medical students, fellows, and residents (clinical and didactic).
• Build a spine surgery practice at Pennsylvania Hospital.
• Possible on-call duties and on-call coverage.

Skills

Spine Surgery

Education

MD or MD/PhD

Job description

Orthopaedic Surgery Spine Surgeon @ PAH - AC Track

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Sep 22, 2026

Close Date: Sep 22, 2028

Description:

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 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. Expertise is required in the specific area of Spine Surgery. Applicants must have an M.D or M.D./Ph.D. degree. They must also be certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery or eligible for such certification.

Teaching responsibilities may include clinical and didactic instruction of medical students, fellows, and orthopedic surgery residents.

Clinical responsibilities may include building a practice in spine surgery at Pennsylvania hospital, with additional duties in orthopedic surgery depending on candidate training and may include on call responsibilities.

Applicants who have completed an accredited spine fellowship are preferred. The faculty appointment will be in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery.

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.