Pediatric Gastrointestinal/Liver Pathologist - Associate Professor - Clinician Educator Track -

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania's Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is recruiting a Pediatric Gastrointestinal/Liver Pathologist for an Associate Professor position in the Clinician Educator Track. The role centers on GI/Liver pathology, teaching, and scholarly activity within the Division of Anatomic Pathology.

Ideal candidates hold an MD or equivalent, ABPath certification, and PA licensure; Pediatric Pathology certification or eligibility is preferred.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree required.
• American Board of Pathology certification is required (AP-only or AP/CP).
• Pediatric Pathology certification or eligibility preferred.
• Eligibility for licensure in Pennsylvania is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Participate in GI/Liver pathology service coverage.
• Engage in research or scholarly activities in GI/liver pathology.
• Possible administrative and leadership responsibilities.

Skills

ABPath certification

Pediatric pathology

Clinical service involvement

Academic leadership

Education

MD or equivalent degree

PA licensure

Job description

Pediatric Gastrointestinal/Liver Pathologist – Associate Professor - Clinician Educator Track - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)

• Location: Philadelphia, PA
• Open Date: Jul 17, 2026
• Close Date: Jul 17, 2028

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Associate Professor position in the non‑tenure clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of gastrointestinal and liver pathology. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree. American Board of Pathology certification is required, AP‑only or AP/CP. American Board of Pathology certification or eligibility in Pediatric Pathology is preferred. Eligibility for licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is required.

Teaching responsibilities may include teaching and mentoring of medical students, residents, and fellows.

Clinical responsibilities may include participation in the GI/Liver pathology service. Coverage of additional pathology subspecialties and night/weekend call will also be considered.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include development of an independent or highly collaborative research program (as PI, Co‑PI or Co‑I) in the area of GI/liver pathology.

Applicants who are mid‑career are encouraged to apply. The position will be based within the Division of Anatomic Pathology at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Applicants may be involved in administrative and leadership responsibilities.

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.