Senior Rank - Academic Clinician - Surgical Retina

Upenn; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine, Ophthalmology department, invites applications for an Associate or Full Professor in the non-tenure clinical track. The ideal candidate holds an MD or equivalent and will contribute to patient care, teaching, and scholarly activities at Scheie Eye Institute and the VA.

Responsibilities include retina care, mentorship of junior faculty, and participation in satellite clinics; rank will reflect experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree required.
• Associate or Full Professor rank in non-tenure clinical track.
• Experience in retina care and teaching may be expected.

Responsibilities

• Teach residents, students, and fellows at Scheie Eye Institute and Philadelphia VA.
• Provide medical and surgical retina care across sites.
• Mentor junior faculty and trainees.

Education

MD or equivalent degree

Job description

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

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date

May 19, 2026

Deadline

May 19, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Department of Ophthalmology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Associate or Full Professor position in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree. Rank will be commensurate with experience.

Teaching responsibilities may include teaching residents, students, and fellows at the Scheie Eye Institute and the Philadelphia VA.In addition, mentorship of junior faculty members, as well as trainees, is expected.

Clinical responsibilities may include providing medical and surgical retina care for patients at the Scheie Eye Institute, the Philadelphia VA, and one of Scheie's satellite offices.

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.