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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 Track

Teaching Load

Teaching residents, students, fellows at Scheie Eye Institute

Required Qualifications

M.D. or equivalent degree
Expertise in retina
Mid-career with demonstrated scholarship record

Research Areas

Retina research (independent or collaborative)
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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?

Applicants must hold an M.D. or equivalent degree with expertise in retina. Mid-career candidates with a demonstrated record of scholarship are encouraged. See faculty jobs for similar roles or professor jobs guidelines.

📚What are the teaching responsibilities at Scheie Eye Institute?

Teaching includes instructing residents, students, and fellows in ophthalmology. Focus on clinical education in retina. Explore lecturer jobs for related academic teaching opportunities.

👁️What clinical duties does the role involve?

Provide medical and surgical retina care for patients at Scheie Eye Institute and satellite offices. This is core for both tenure and clinician educator tracks. Check clinical research jobs for complementary positions.

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

Both involve retina research, but tenure track emphasizes independent, investigator-driven research, while clinician educator track prioritizes collaborative efforts. Review research jobs for details on academic scholarship.

📅What is the application deadline and diversity commitment?

Applications close on October 18, 2026. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE seeking diverse candidates including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Visit higher ed jobs for more inclusive opportunities.

Is this position suitable for mid-career ophthalmologists?

Yes, mid-career applicants with proven retina expertise and scholarship are specifically encouraged. Tenure or clinician educator paths offer flexibility for established professionals. See academic CV tips.
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