The Division of Oncology in the Department of Pediatrics 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 pediatric hematology/oncology. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Board-certified or eligible in pediatric hematology/oncology.

Teaching responsibilities may include didactic and clinical instruction of junior faculty, hematology-oncology fellows, residents, post-doctoral fellows, graduate students, medical students, nurses, and clinical research staff.

Clinical responsibilities may include inpatient care focused on children, adolescents, and young adults at the Philadelphia University City Hospital. Outpatient clinical care will be split between the Buerger Oncology Clinic in Philadelphia and the Voorhees NJ CHOP Specialty Care Center. Candidates should have at least one year of experience after completion of pediatric hematology/oncology fellowship training.

Opportunities in pediatric cancer research including enrolling and treating patients in clinical trials may be available.

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 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 (http://www.upenn.edu/affirm-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).