Urologic Surgeon-Oncologist
University of Pennsylvania

Urologic Surgeon-Oncologist

Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Open Date:
Aug 28, 2024
Close Date:
Aug 28, 2026
Description:

The Department of Surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of urologic oncology and minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopic and robotic). Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. They must also be certified by the American Board of Urology or eligible to take Part 2 of the certifying process.

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

Clinical responsibilities may include diagnosis and management of GU malignancies as well as surgical and non-surgical care of patients (male and female) with general urological complaints including, but not limited to, hematuria, kidney cyst, prostate health, elevated PSA and bladder mass.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include clinical or translational research in the field of urology and, specifically, urologic oncology.

The clinical practice for this position will be housed primarily at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. The successful applicant will have completed a residency in urology and SUO fellowship in urologic oncology. He/she will have demonstrated expertise in all areas of outpatient and inpatient urology, with special facility in the evaluation and management urologic oncology. He/she will also be expected to have a research focus within that field.

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).