Assistant Professor, CE Track specializing in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center

Description

The Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC) and the Department of Neurosurgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of general neurosurgery, stereotactic and functional neurosurgery, and spine surgery. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Preferred applicant must also be ABNS Board Eligible or Certified.

Teaching responsibilities may include resident/fellow and medical/graduate student education in the operating room, clinic, and lab.

Clinical responsibilities may include running and expanding the clinical neurosurgery service at the Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center, including supporting general neurosurgery and functional neurosurgery.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include obtaining NIH and VA funding to support an independent research laboratory based at the PVAMC.

Applicant must have completed a CAST approved stereotactic and functional fellowship.

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.

The PVAMC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Selection will be made without discrimination for any reasons such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, politics, marital status, physical handicap, age or membership or non-membership in an employee organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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).