Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Surgery 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 pediatric plastic surgery with a focus on cleft and craniofacial procedures. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. They must also be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery or foreign equivalent or eligible for such certification.

Teaching responsibilities may include clinical and didactic education of medical students and plastic surgery residents.

Clinical responsibilities may include building a clinical practice in pediatric plastic/craniofacial surgery, with secondary duties related to adult patients.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include pursuing clinical studies related to craniofacial surgery and other topics in pediatric plastic surgery.

Candidates with a focus in international medicine and experience in microsurgery and cleft repair will be preferred. The successful applicant will become a member of the Division of Plastic Surgery at the nationally recognized Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He/she will practice primarily at CHOP, but will also have duties at the University of Pennsylvania and its affiliates.

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 (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).