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Senior Critical Care / Emergency Surgeon-Educator

Associate Professor (non-tenure academic clinician track)

November 5, 2026

Location

Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA

Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Type

Academic / Faculty

Teaching Load

Supervision and instruction of residents, fellows, medical students

Required Qualifications

MD/PhD or equivalent
Board certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care
Fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care (preferred)

Research Areas

Surgical Critical Care
Emergency Surgery
Trauma
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Senior Critical Care / Emergency Surgeon-Educator

Description

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

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

Clinical responsibilities may include patient care in trauma, surgical critical care, and emergency surgery.

Successful candidates will be expected to support and expand the trauma, emergency general surgery, and surgical ICU clinical programs at University of Pennsylvania Health System member hospitals including the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and Pennsylvania Hospital, as well as the Philadelphia VA Medical Center. They will also participate in performance improvement activities. Applicants with fellowship training in surgical critical care will be preferred.

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 Senior Critical Care / Emergency Surgeon-Educator position?

Applicants must hold an MD and/or PhD or equivalent degree and be board certified in general surgery and surgical critical care by the American Board of Surgery or foreign equivalent. Fellowship training in surgical critical care is preferred. Review how to write a winning academic CV for tips on highlighting certifications.

👨‍🏫What are the teaching responsibilities?

Teaching duties include supervision and instruction of residents, fellows, and medical students. This role emphasizes educational contributions in a clinical academic environment. Explore faculty positions for similar roles.

🏥What clinical responsibilities does this position involve?

Clinical work focuses on patient care in trauma, surgical critical care, and emergency surgery. Candidates will support and expand programs at UPHS hospitals including Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and others, plus participate in performance improvement.

📍Where will the role be based and what sites are involved?

Primarily in Philadelphia, PA, across University of Pennsylvania Health System member hospitals: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Pennsylvania Hospital, and Philadelphia VA Medical Center. Check employer branding in higher ed for insights on UPenn.

🤝Is diversity emphasized, and what is the application process?

The University seeks candidates who embrace diversity and is an EOE; minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans encouraged. Apply via standard academic channels before the November 5, 2026 deadline. Prepare with faculty job resources and tailor your application to clinical-educator focus.

📈What track is this position on?

Non-tenure academic clinician track, prioritizing clinical and teaching excellence over research. Ideal for surgeon-educators advancing trauma and ICU programs. See university lecturer career advice.
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