Assistant Professor, Academic Clinician Track, specializing in adult and pediatric complex spinal deformity in the Department of Neurosurgery

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Jun 15, 2026

Deadline: Jun 15, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Department of Neurosurgery 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. Expertise is required in the specific area of spine surgery with specialization in complex spinal deformity surgery, including specialized training in both adult and pediatric spine deformity. Candidates for this position must demonstrate professional and clinical focus in spinal deformity. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Applicants must be ABNS certified or eligible. Training in a post-graduate spine fellowship is also required.

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

Clinical responsibilities may include specializing in the practice of complex spinal deformities in pediatric and adult patients.

We are seeking candidates with demonstrated excellence in the areas of clinical care and education.