Assistant Professor, Clinician Educator, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
University of Pennsylvania

Assistant Professor, Clinician Educator, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Open Date:
Dec 1, 2022
Close Date:
Dec 1, 2024
Description:

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics in the Department of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for several Assistant Professor positions in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics and/or Neurodevelopmental Disabilities. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree. Candidates must be board certified or board eligible.

Teaching responsibilities may include teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows, as well as formal lecture opportunities within the department.

Clinical responsibilities may include performing developmental and behavioral assessments and provide follow up care including pharmacologic treatment and brief behavioral interventions in an outpatient setting.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include developing collaborative and independent research programs related to developmental or behavioral aspects of pediatric care, the genetic or other etiologies of development and behavioral conditions, or the delivery of health services in the field. Other expectations include supervision of postdoctoral fellows, resident, students, and research staff, coordinating NIH-funded grant efforts with local, national, and international collaborators, and participation in writing grants, reports, and manuscripts.

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.

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street,  Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).