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Cardiothoracic Surgeon Educator, Chester County Hospital

Assistant Professor

November 18, 2026

Location

Philadelphia, PA / West Chester, PA

Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Type

Non-Tenure Academic Clinician Track

Teaching Load

Medical students, surgical residents, and fellows

Required Qualifications

M.D. and/or Ph.D. or equivalent
American Board of Thoracic Surgery certification or eligible
Expertise in cardiothoracic surgery

Research Areas

Coronary artery disease
Valvular disease
Thoracic aortic disease
TAVR program
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Cardiothoracic Surgeon Educator, Chester County Hospital

Cardiothoracic Surgeon Educator, Chester County Hospital

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Nov 18, 2024

Deadline: Nov 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Department of Surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Expertise is required in the specific area of cardiothoracic surgery. Applicants must have an M.D and/or Ph.D or equivalent degree. They must also be certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery or foreign equivalent or eligible for such certification.

Teaching responsibilities may include instruction of medical students, surgical residents, and fellows.

Clinical responsibilities may include supporting the multidisciplinary cardiac surgery team, treating coronary artery disease, valvular disease and thoracic aortic disease as well as our TAVR program. The work will include in- and out-patient care of patients. The recruited physician will be a member of the larger Penn Medicine Cardiovascular Surgery faculty, a group of 13 surgeons.

We are open to applicants who currently practice adult cardiac surgery or to any current cardiothoracic fellows who will complete their fellowship by August 2025.

CCH is located in West Chester, PA and offers a robust program for cardiovascular surgical care. The successful candidate will serve as an attending surgeon at CCH in this specialty. Leadership opportunities are available for the appropriate candidate.

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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Application Instructions

To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/158794

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What are the qualifications for the Cardiothoracic Surgeon Educator position?

Applicants must hold an M.D. and/or Ph.D. or equivalent degree and be certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery or eligible. Expertise in cardiothoracic surgery is required. Learn how to craft a strong academic CV for faculty roles.

📚What teaching responsibilities does this role involve?

Teaching includes instruction for medical students, surgical residents, and fellows in cardiothoracic surgery topics. This academic clinician track emphasizes education alongside clinical duties. Explore faculty positions for more teaching-focused opportunities.

🏥What are the clinical duties at Chester County Hospital?

Clinical work supports the multidisciplinary cardiac surgery team, treating coronary artery disease, valvular disease, thoracic aortic disease, and the TAVR program. Involves in-patient and out-patient care as part of Penn Medicine's 13-surgeon faculty.

🔬Is this position open to cardiothoracic fellows?

Yes, open to current adult cardiac surgery practitioners or cardiothoracic fellows completing fellowship by August 2025. The role serves as an attending surgeon at Chester County Hospital with potential leadership opportunities. Check postdoc and fellowship transitions.

📝How do I apply for this Assistant Professor position?

Apply via Interfolio. The deadline is November 18, 2026. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE encouraging applications from minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Review employer branding tips for competitive edges.

📍What is the location and track for this job?

Located at Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA, part of Penn Medicine in the Philadelphia area. It's a non-tenure academic clinician track focusing on clinical care and teaching. View similar medicine faculty jobs.
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