University of Pennsylvania

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 the non-tenure clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of breast cancer and benign breast disease. Fellowship training in breast surgery, or surgical oncology with breast emphasis, is preferred. Applicants must have an M.D. They must also be certified by the American Board of Surgery.

Teaching responsibilities may include education of medical students, residents and fellows.

Clinical responsibilities may include outpatient, inpatient and operative care of patients with benign and malignant breast disease.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include clinical or basic science research related to breast diseases.

The successful candidate will have an established clinical reputation, record of academic achievement, and a commitment to mentoring junior faculty.

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 Breast 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, and a compelling vision for the department and the discipline. Rank will be commensurate with experience.

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The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.