Assistant Professor Academic Clinician General Anesthesiology - CHOP



Location:

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date:

Jul 12, 2023

Close Date:

Jul 12, 2025

Description:

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for several Assistant Professor positions in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Expertise is required in the specific area of Anesthesiology with a focus on Pediatric Anesthesiology. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree. ABA certification with subspecialty certification or board eligibility in Pediatric Anesthesiology and Pennsylvania licensure are required.

Teaching responsibilities may include teaching both in our formal didactic lecture program as well as in the informal teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows in the Operating Rooms. Attendance and participation in presentations, small groups, simulation sessions, and/or multidisciplinary conferences is expected. 

Clinical responsibilities may include direct patient care and medical direction in the Operating Rooms and other anesthetizing locations at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. The practice locations include the Philadelphia and King of Prussia campuses. 

The major emphasis of the Academic Clinician track is ongoing teaching and clinical excellence, and a sustained record of professionalism. There is an expectation to develop a chosen area of concentration that include, but are not limited to education, clinical operations, community service, quality and safety, health equity, diversity and inclusion, health policy, and global health.  Evidence of academic productivity and leadership in projects related to the area of focus will be required. We welcome prospective candidates to visit the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Faculty Life and Professional Development website to learn more about the different tracks.

We are an inclusive department seeking candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia are EOEs. Women and non-binary individuals, those from ethnic and racial minority groups, individuals with disability, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. 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).