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Associate Professor - Tenure or Clinician Educator - Retina Expertise

Associate Professor

October 18, 2026

Location

Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA

Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Type

Tenure Track or Non-Tenure Clinician Educator

Teaching Load

Teaching residents, students, and fellows at Scheie Eye Institute

Required Qualifications

M.D. or equivalent degree
Retina expertise required
Mid-career with demonstrated scholarship record

Research Areas

Retina research (independent for tenure track, collaborative for clinician educator)
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Associate Professor - Tenure or Clinician Educator - Retina Expertise

Description

The Department of Ophthalmology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Associate Professor position in either the non-tenure clinician educator track or the tenure track. Expertise in the specific area of retina is required. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree.

Teaching responsibilities may include teaching residents, students and fellows at Scheie.

Clinical responsibilities may include providing medical and surgical retina care for patients at Scheie and one of Scheie's satellite offices.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include collaborative or independent research within the specific area of retina. While both tenure and clinician-educator faculty conduct methodological and collaborative research, tenure track faculty focus primarily on independent, investigator-driven research, while clinician educator-track focus primarily on collaboration.

Applicants in mid-career with a demonstrated record of scholarship are encouraged to apply.

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 Associate Professor in Retina position?

Candidates must hold an M.D. or equivalent degree with required expertise in retina. Mid-career applicants with a demonstrated record of scholarship are encouraged. Learn how to craft a winning academic CV for faculty roles.

👨‍🏫What are the teaching responsibilities at Scheie Eye Institute?

Teaching includes instructing residents, students, and fellows at Scheie. This aligns with clinician educator track duties. Explore tips for university lecturing in academic medicine.

🩺What clinical duties does the role involve?

Provide medical and surgical retina care for patients at Scheie Eye Institute and satellite offices. Ideal for retina specialists seeking clinical practice in a top academic setting. See faculty jobs in medicine.

🔬How does research differ between tenure and clinician educator tracks?

Both tracks involve retina research, but tenure track emphasizes independent, investigator-driven work, while clinician educator track focuses on collaborative efforts. Review postdoc research success tips.

📅When is the application deadline and is diversity emphasized?

Applications close on October 18, 2026. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE seeking diverse candidates embracing diversity. Minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans encouraged. Check professor jobs for similar opportunities.

Is this position suitable for mid-career retina experts?

Yes, mid-career applicants with proven scholarship in retina are specifically encouraged. Tenure or clinician educator tracks available at University of Pennsylvania. Prepare with academic faculty positions insights.
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