Assistant Professor of Medicine in Translational Medicine and Human Genetics - Clinician Educator Track



Location:

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date:

Nov 15, 2024

Close Date:

Nov 15, 2026

Description:

The Division of Translational Medicine and Human Genetics 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 genomic medicine and/or genetics counseling. Applicants must have a PhD and/or MD degree.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include engaging in funded research involving human genetics, genomic medicine, implementation science in genomics, return of actionable genomic results, or ethical/legal/social implications (ELSI) of genomics research. Evidence of scholarship is required in the Clinician Educator track.

Teaching responsibilities may include teaching genetic counseling students, medical students, residents, and fellows, serving as a research mentor to MSGC students and genetic counselors, and potentially participating in the leadership of Penn's MSGC program.

Clinical responsibilities may include seeing patients in the outpatient setting and/or an inpatient consult service.

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).