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Assistant Professor Tenure Track

Assistant Professor

May 9, 2026

Location

Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA

Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Type

Tenure Track

Teaching Load

Teaching students, residents, and research assistants

Required Qualifications

M.D. or Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D.
Excellent qualifications in education and research

Research Areas

orthopaedic biomechanics
soft tissue bioengineering
developmental biology
musculoskeletal molecular biology
stem cell biology
wound repair and inflammation
drug discovery
molecular biophysics
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Assistant Professor Tenure Track

Description

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the tenure track. Applicants must have an M.D. or Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree and have demonstrated excellent qualifications in education and research.

Teaching responsibilities may include teaching students, residents and research assistants.

Research responsibilities may include developing an independent, extramurally-funded research program, as well as collaborating with other research and clinical faculty in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, across the Penn Center for Musculoskeletal Disorders and elsewhere in the Penn community.

The successful applicant will have experience in an identified area of musculoskeletal research such as (but not limited to) orthopaedic biomechanics at the organismal and/or tissue level, soft tissue bioengineering, developmental biology, musculoskeletal molecular and/or stem cell biology, wound repair and inflammation, or drug discovery and molecular biophysics as it applies to the musculoskeletal system. 

Applications should include a cover letter, the applicant’s CV, a Research Statement (limited to two pages) and an Education and Mentoring statement (limited to one page). Please direct all inquiries to the Search Committee Co-Chairs, Drs. Joel Boerckel (boerckel@pennmedicine.upenn.edu) and Sherry Liu (xiaoweil@pennmedicine.upenn.edu), Co-Directors of the McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory. Applicants must apply online.

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 position?

Applicants must hold an M.D., Ph.D., or M.D./Ph.D. degree and demonstrate excellent qualifications in education and research. Experience in musculoskeletal research is essential. See how to write a winning academic CV for tips.

🔬What are the research responsibilities?

Develop an independent, extramurally-funded research program and collaborate with faculty in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Penn Center for Musculoskeletal Disorders, and Penn community. Focus areas include orthopaedic biomechanics, soft tissue bioengineering, and more. Explore research jobs for similar opportunities.

📚What teaching duties are involved?

Teaching responsibilities include instructing students, residents, and research assistants. Prepare an Education and Mentoring statement (1 page). Check employer branding secrets for faculty roles.

📝How to apply for this tenure track position?

Submit a cover letter, CV, Research Statement (2 pages max), and Education and Mentoring statement (1 page max) online. Direct inquiries to Search Committee Co-Chairs. Use our free resume template and free cover letter template. Deadline: May 9, 2026.

🌍Does the position support diversity and inclusion?

The University seeks candidates who embrace and reflect diversity. It is an EOE; Minorities/Women/Individuals with disabilities/Protected Veterans encouraged to apply. Learn more about faculty jobs at Penn.
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