A Health Sciences Professor teaches foundational health science ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, lab experience, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the health science curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.
Penn Medicine University City Faculty Physician - Assistant Professor AC track
Location:
Philadelphia, PA Open Date:
Sep 01, 2026
Deadline:
Sep 01, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health 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 Family Medicine across the lifespan. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree. Applicants must be Board Certified in Family Medicine. Fellowship training or a Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) is not required. Applicant qualifications include having a commitment to comprehensive Family Medicine across the lifespan, enthusiasm for teaching residents and students, and commitment to equitable, patient-centered care. Teaching responsibilities may include teaching and supervision of Family Medicine residents and medical students in the outpatient setting, clinical precepting and mentorship of learners, participation in residency and medical student education, and contribution to curriculum development and educational initiatives. Participation in departmental educational activities. Clinical responsibilities may include outpatient Family Medicine, providing care to a diverse patient population of all ages. The practice offers a broad scope of services, including gender-affirming care, office-based procedures, addiction medicine services, and sports medicine. Additional clinical opportunities for interested candidates might include: Dedicated prenatal care sessions at an FQHC or within the Family Medicine practice. Inpatient adult medicine on the Family Medicine teaching service at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. Teaching and supervision in ambulatory, maternity, and inpatient settings. Residency program leadership opportunities for candidates with experience in GME, particularly in supporting ILPs and/or creating inclusive learning environments. This full-time faculty position is based at the department's primary residency practice site and offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive, relationship-centered care to patients across the lifespan within a thriving academic Family Medicine practice. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team dedicated to patient care, resident education, and community engagement.
Scholarship:
Candidates on the Academic Clinician track are not required to engage in research or scholarship; however, scholarly activity is encouraged and supported. Qualifications Application Instructions To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/192106 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. je-4458ad522caf4c50869cc9b03fd13cb8
