Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine @ PPMC - AC Track, Assistant Professor

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine invites applications for an Assistant Professor in the non-tenure academic clinician track in Orthopaedic Surgery, with a focus on sports medicine. Teaching will involve medical students, fellows and residents, while clinical duties include building a sports medicine practice at Presbyterian Medical Center with possible on-call responsibilities.

Candidates should have an MD or MD/PhD and be or be eligible for certification by the

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD required.
• Board certification or eligibility by ABOS.
• Sports medicine fellowship preferred.
• Teaching medical students, fellows and residents will be expected.

Responsibilities

• Teach medical students, fellows and orthopedic residents.
• Build a sports medicine practice at Presbyterian Medical Center.
• May include on-call responsibilities depending on training.

Skills

Sports Medicine

Orthopedic Surgery

Clinical teaching

Education

MD or MD/PhD

ABOS certification or eligible

Job description

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

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date

Sep 22, 2026

Deadline

Sep 22, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Expertise is required in the specific area of Sports Medicine. 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 sports medicine at Presbyterian Medical Center, with additional duties in orthopedic surgery depending on candidate training and may include on call responsibilities.

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