Clinical Informatics Assistant Professor, Academic Clinician, Pediatric Oncology
University of Pennsylvania

Clinical Informatics Assistant Professor, Academic Clinician, Pediatric Oncology

Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Open Date:
Nov 1, 2023
Close Date:
Nov 1, 2025
Description:

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 oncology and clinical informatics. 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, and clinical research staff in both clinical informatics and pediatric oncology.

Clinical responsibilities may include inpatient and outpatient care focused on children, adolescents, and young adults at the Philadelphia University City Hospital. Clinical care might also be provided at CHOP Oncology sites in Voorhees NJ and/or King of Prussia PA. A major focus of this position will be on clinical informatics, including modifications and enhancements to the Epic electronic medical record and Beacon chemotherapy ordering system. Candidates must have formal training in clinical informatics and experience with Epic and Beacon.

Opportunities for research in expanding use of the electronic medical record 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 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).