Assistant Professor Cornea



Location:

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date:

Jul 18, 2023

Close Date:

Jul 18, 2025

Description:

The Department of Ophthalmology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC) seek candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure academic clinician track.  Expertise is required in the specific area of Cornea.  Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree.

Teaching responsibilities may include teaching residents, students, and fellows at Scheie and the Philadelphia VA.

Clinical responsibilities may include providing medical and surgical cornea care for patients at Scheie, the Philadelphia VA, and one of Scheie's satellite offices.

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 PVAMC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Selection will be made without discrimination for any reasons such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, politics, marital status, physical handicap, age or membership or non-membership in an employee organization.

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).

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