Assistant Professor of Neurology

Position Details

Department: Neurology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
Position Type: Assistant Professor, Non-Tenure Academic Clinician Track
Appointment Type: Full-time, Clinical Faculty
Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA
Vacancy: Multiple positions

University Overview

The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is a world-renowned academic medical center committed to excellence in clinical care, research, and education. The Department of Neurology provides comprehensive neurological care and serves as a regional referral center for complex neurological conditions.

Position Summary

The General Neurology Division seeks Assistant Professors for the non-tenure clinician track. Candidates will provide high-quality general neurology care and participate in teaching activities across undergraduate and graduate medical education.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Conduct outpatient clinics at HUP, Pennsylvania Hospital, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, and affiliated sites

• Attend in resident clinics at HUP

• Opportunities to develop specialty clinics in areas such as headache medicine, women’s neurology, neuro-otology, neuromuscular disorders, spinal conditions, complications of cancer/cancer therapy, and somatic symptom disorders

• Participation in clinical trial recruitment, CME activities, and quality improvement initiatives

Teaching Responsibilities:

• Teach medical students, residents, and clinical fellows in outpatient and allied specialty clinics (ENT, pain, internal medicine, family medicine)

• Coordinate and schedule speakers/topics for weekly general neurology case conferences and resident lectures

• Contribute to the “Case of the Month” series

• Opportunities to teach in preclinical Brain and Behavior courses

Research/Scholarship Opportunities:

• Participation in divisional specialty conferences

• Opportunities for quality improvement and educational scholarship

• Development of specialty-focused clinical and teaching programs based on expertise

Minimum Education & Experience

• MD or MD/PhD

• Board certified in Neurology

• Fellowship training in neuro-otology, behavioral neurology, neuromuscular diseases, or headache medicine is helpful but not required

Desired Qualifications

• Broad clinical skills in general neurology

• Commitment to academic clinical practice, teaching, and mentorship

• Interest in developing specialty-focused clinics or educational programs

• Embraces and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in the clinical and academic environment

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.