Pediatric Ophthalmology Clinician Scientist



Location:

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date:

May 7, 2024

Close Date:

May 7, 2026

Description:

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Ophthalmology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for several Associate Professor positions in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of pediatric ophthalmic diseases and/or vision science. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree.

Teaching responsibilities may include teaching pediatric ophthalmology fellows, ophthalmology and pediatric residents and medical students.

Clinical responsibilities may include clinical and surgical activity at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) in outpatient and inpatient settings. The clinical practice will focus on medical and surgical management of newborn, pediatric, and adolescent patients and will include on-call responsibilities. Clinical practice will also include outpatient clinics and outpatient surgery at CHOP Specialty Care centers and Ambulatory Surgery Centers in the Philadelphia region, as well as the primary CHOP hospital site and CHOP King of Prussia Hospital site. Clinical and surgical ophthalmology practice for adult patients at the Scheie Eye Institute main or satellite locations is also possible, depending on the practice and interests of the applicant.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include development and/or continuation of an active, funded research program in pediatric ophthalmology. This position may be supported by external funding. Publication in high-impact journals and presentations at major society meetings nationally and internationally is also expected, as well as contribution to the general development of the research program in Pediatric Ophthalmology at CHOP.

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia are EOEs. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street,  Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).