Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Assistant Professor, Clinician Educator Track



Location:

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date:

Oct 2, 2023

Close Date:

Oct 2, 2025

Description:

The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine in the Department of Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for several Assistant Professor positions in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of transseptal puncture, complex ablation including atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia in structural heart disease, and implantation of bi-ventricular pacemakers/ICDs. Applicants must have an M.D or M.D./Ph.D. degree. Board certified or board eligible in Cardiac Electrophysiology is required.

Teaching responsibilities may include participation in didactic lectures or workshops on the cardiovascular block of Curriculum 2000 as well as teaching medical students, residents and cardiology fellows.

Clinical responsibilities may include up to 3½ days of EP laboratory coverage and 1 day of outpatient hours per week. Selected candidates will have the training and ability to independently perform ablation of supraventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation as well as endocardial and epicardial ventricular tachycardia. Extensive knowledge of sophisticated EP mapping and recording systems, including intracardiac echo is required.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include establishing an innovative and independent research program that will attract and maintain extramural funding from governmental agencies, private foundations, and industry. Scholarship is required in the clinician educator track.

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. 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).