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Academic Neuro-Oncologist – Assistant Professor – AC Track

Assistant Professor

2026-09-12

Location

Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

Type

Non-Tenure Academic Clinician Track

Required Qualifications

M.D. or equivalent
ABPN Board Certified in Neurology
UCNS certified or eligible

Research Areas

Neuro-Oncology
Brain Tumors
Neurological Complications of Cancer
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Academic Neuro-Oncologist – Assistant Professor – AC Track

Description

The Department of Neurology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree. ABPN Board Certified in Neurology, UCNS certified or eligible.

Teaching responsibilities may include instruction of medical students, Neurology Residents, Neuro-Oncology Fellows, nurses, and advanced practice providers. We function as a highly cohesive division with an expectation of camaraderie, teamwork, and professionalism.

Clinical responsibilities may include management of patients with primary brain and metastatic brain tumors and neurological complications of cancer. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with a high volume, diverse, and medically complex patient population.

The University of Pennsylvania is searching for a highly motivated, academic neuro-oncologist to join the rapidly expanding Brain Tumor program at the Abramson Cancer Center. The successful candidate will be joining an established program multidisciplinary group of highly collaborative physician team, specialized nurses, and pharmacists and a center with state-of-the-art facilities. The candidate will have a joint faculty appointment in the Department of Neurology (Neuro-Oncology Division) and the department of Hematology-Oncology.

Please send your CV along with a letter of interest via email to: Richard Phillips, MD PhD, Chief, Division of Neuro-Oncology: richard.phillips@pennmedicine.upenn.edu

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

📚What qualifications are required for the Assistant Professor Neuro-Oncologist position?

Candidates must hold an M.D. or equivalent degree, be ABPN Board Certified in Neurology, and UCNS certified or eligible in Neuro-Oncology. Check academic CV tips for application success.

👨‍🏫What teaching responsibilities does this role involve?

Teaching includes instruction for medical students, Neurology Residents, Neuro-Oncology Fellows, nurses, and advanced practice providers. Emphasis on camaraderie, teamwork, and professionalism in a cohesive division. Explore faculty roles.

🩺What are the clinical responsibilities?

Manage patients with primary brain tumors, metastatic brain tumors, and neurological complications of cancer. Opportunity to collaborate in high-volume, diverse cases at Abramson Cancer Center. See clinical research jobs.

📧How do I apply for this Neuro-Oncologist position at Penn?

Submit your CV and letter of interest via email to Richard Phillips, MD PhD, Chief, Division of Neuro-Oncology: richard.phillips@pennmedicine.upenn.edu. Review CV writing guide and apply before September 12, 2026.

🔬What is the employment track and additional details?

This is a non-tenure Academic Clinician (AC) track with joint appointment in Neurology (Neuro-Oncology) and Hematology-Oncology. University of Pennsylvania is an EOE; minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans encouraged. View academic faculty jobs.
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