Assistant Professor of Neurology

University of Pennsylvania Perelman

Position Details

Department: Neurology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
Position Type: Assistant Professor, Non-Tenure Academic Clinician Track
Appointment Type: Full-time, Clinical Faculty
Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA
Vacancy: Multiple positions

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University Overview

The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is a world-renowned academic medical center committed to excellence in clinical care, research, and education. The Department of Neurology provides comprehensive neurological care and serves as a regional referral center for complex neurological conditions.

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Position Summary

The General Neurology Division seeks Assistant Professors for the non-tenure clinician track. Candidates will provide high-quality general neurology care and participate in teaching activities across undergraduate and graduate medical education.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Conduct outpatient clinics at HUP, Pennsylvania Hospital, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, and affiliated sites
• Attend in resident clinics at HUP
• Opportunities to develop specialty clinics in areas such as headache medicine, women’s neurology, neuro-otology, neuromuscular disorders, spinal conditions, complications of cancer/cancer therapy, and somatic symptom disorders
• Participation in clinical trial recruitment, CME activities, and quality improvement initiatives

Teaching Responsibilities:

• Teach medical students, residents, and clinical fellows in outpatient and allied specialty clinics (ENT, pain, internal medicine, family medicine)
• Coordinate and schedule speakers/topics for weekly general neurology case conferences and resident lectures
• Contribute to the “Case of the Month” series
• Opportunities to teach in preclinical Brain and Behavior courses

Research/Scholarship Opportunities:

• Participation in divisional specialty conferences
• Opportunities for quality improvement and educational scholarship
• Development of specialty-focused clinical and teaching programs based on expertise

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Minimum Education & Experience

• MD or MD/PhD
• Board certified in Neurology
• Fellowship training in neuro-otology, behavioral neurology, neuromuscular diseases, or headache medicine is helpful but not required

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Desired Qualifications

• Broad clinical skills in general neurology
• Commitment to academic clinical practice, teaching, and mentorship
• Interest in developing specialty-focused clinics or educational programs
• Embraces and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in the clinical and academic environment

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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