Assistant Professor Academic Clinician Critical Care Medicine - CHOP at University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Assistant Professor Academic Clinician Critical Care Medicine - 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 Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree. ABP certification or board eligibility in pediatric critical care medicine with the ability to obtain a Pennsylvania license are required.

Teaching responsibilities include informal teaching of medical students, residents, fellows, and other health care professionals working in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and may include teaching in our formal didactic lecture program. Attendance and participation in presentations, small groups, simulation sessions and multidisciplinary conferences is expected.

Primary practice is located at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Clinical responsibilities include clinical practice in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at our Philadelphia and/or King of Prussia campuses and may include practice in the Progressive Care Unit at our Philadelphia campus. Participation in the Critical Care Outreach Team is available. 

The major emphasis of the Academic Clinician track is ongoing teaching and clinical excellence with a sustained record of professionalism. The expectation is that there will be a chosen area of concentration that include, but are not limited to, education, clinical operations, community service, quality and safety, health equity, diversity & inclusion, health policy, and global health. Evidence of academic productivity and leadership in projects related to an 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 disabilities, 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).