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Associate Professor Academic Clinician – Department of Pediatrics - Division Human Genetics

Associate Professor

2026-05-24

Location

Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA

Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania / Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Type

Non-tenure Academic Clinician Track

Teaching Load

100 credits per year of active teaching

Required Qualifications

M.D. degree
Subspecialty board certification in Clinical Genetics
Expertise in human genetics (statistical genetics, computational biology, pharmacogenetics/genomics, functional genomics, genome editing, structural variation analysis, cancer genetics, translational genomic medicine)

Research Areas

statistical genetics
computational biology
pharmacogenetics/genomics
functional genomics
genome editing
structural variation analysis
cancer genetics
translational genomic medicine
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Associate Professor Academic Clinician – Department of Pediatrics - Division Human Genetics

Description

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Division of Human Genetics in the Department of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for several Associate Professor positions in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Expertise is required in the specific area of human genetics, including statistical genetics, computational biology, pharmacogenetics/genomics, functional genomics, genome editing, structural variation analysis, cancer genetics and be familiar with studies addressing translational genomic medicine. Applicants must have an M.D. degree. Subspecialty board certification in Clinical Genetics.

Teaching responsibilities may include teaching medical students, residents, and genetics fellows within the outpatient and inpatient clinical settings and giving clinical lectures to trainees. The academic clinician track requires 100 credits per year of active and high-quality teaching responsibilities.

Clinical responsibilities may include providing outpatient and inpatient clinical care in one or more of the following specialties: clinical genetics, biochemical genetics, mitochondrial medicine, genomic medicine, and can be tailored to the applicants interest and our clinical needs.

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia are EOEs. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications are required for this Associate Professor position?

Applicants must hold an M.D. degree and subspecialty board certification in Clinical Genetics. Expertise is essential in human genetics, including statistical genetics, computational biology, pharmacogenetics/genomics, functional genomics, genome editing, structural variation analysis, cancer genetics, and familiarity with translational genomic medicine. Explore faculty jobs or research jobs for similar roles.

📚What teaching responsibilities come with the Academic Clinician track?

Teaching duties include instructing medical students, residents, and genetics fellows in outpatient and inpatient settings, plus clinical lectures. The track mandates 100 credits per year of active, high-quality teaching. See advice on becoming a university lecturer.

🏥What clinical responsibilities are expected?

Provide outpatient and inpatient clinical care in specialties like clinical genetics, biochemical genetics, mitochondrial medicine, or genomic medicine, tailored to applicant interests and needs. Check clinical research jobs for related opportunities.

🌍Is visa sponsorship available for international applicants?

No visa sponsorship is mentioned in the posting. U.S. candidates preferred. Review higher ed jobs for U.S.-based academic positions.

📝How do I apply for this position at University of Pennsylvania?

Applications sought for several positions; apply via official channels before expiration date 2026-05-24. Emphasize diversity commitment. Prepare your CV with tips for academic CVs. Institution is EOE encouraging minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans.
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