Chief, Division of Cardiovascular Surgery



Location:

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date:

Aug 18, 2023

Close Date:

Aug 18, 2025

Description:

The Department of Surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Associate or Full Professor position in either the non-tenure clinician educator track or the tenure track. Expertise is required in the specific area of cardiovascular surgery. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. They must also be certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery or foreign equivalent.

Teaching responsibilities may include clinical and didactic instruction of medical students, residents and fellows.

Clinical responsibilities may include outpatient and operative care of patients presenting with conditions related to cardiac disease.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include clinical and/or basic science research in topics related to cardiac surgery, as well as participation in clinical trials.

This position will be full-time and based primarily at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. It will include the role Chief of the Division of Cardiac Surgery, with administrative responsibilities as one of 11 division chiefs in the department. Candidates for the position should embrace all parts of our tripartite mission: to be a world leader in clinical care, research and education. They should have a demonstrated record of excellence in one or more components of that mission and are expected to have a record of service and administration, outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, commitment to the goals of diversity, equity and inclusion, and a compelling vision for the department and the discipline.

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).