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Assistant Professor, CE Track, Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Pediatric Thyroid Center

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

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SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Cell Biology, Clinical Support, College Level Faculty, Diabetes, Endocrinology, Hospital, Medicine, Outpatient Care, Pathology, Patient Care, Pediatrics, Radiology, Registered Nurse (RN), Scholarship, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Disease, Training/Teaching, Translational Research, Ultrasound
LOCATION
Philadelphia, PA
POSTED
21 days ago


Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes in the Department of Pediatrics 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. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Board certified in Pediatric Endocrinology. Candidates with an interest in pursuing pediatric hyroidology as a subspecialty are highly preferred.



Teaching responsibilities may include high quality teaching of CHOP fellows and residents as well as medical students from the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania.



Clinical responsibilities may include providing outpatient and inpatient consultative services. Outpatient clinical obligations include general thyroid clinic, a multidisciplinary PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome Clinic, an Advanced Thyroid Cancer Therapeutics Clinic, and general endocrinology clinic. The Thyroid Center is equipped with point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) machines to perform bedside head/neck ultrasound in the outpatient clinic setting and the applicant is expected to become proficient in performance and interpretation of POCUS. A multidisciplinary tumor board is conducted monthly with collaborators from cytology (Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania), pathology, radiology, and surgery. Clinic locations are in CHOP Main (University Place, Philadelphia), Voorhees NJ Subspecialty Center, and Chalfont PA Subspecialty Center.



Research or scholarship responsibilities may include clinical and/or translational research in thyroid disease, including congenital or acquired thyroid disease, thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, and thyroid cancer predisposition syndromes.



The Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes comprises more than 30 faculty with diverse clinical and investigative interests and has clinical programs with nearly 30,000 outpatient visits yearly. The Pediatric Thyroid Center was established in 2013 and is fully staffed with dedicated administrative support, nursing (RN and NP) support, and both clinical and translational research programs.



Philadelphia is a vibrant city with a unique blend of modern high-rise office buildings and historic districts with centuries of old architecture. The area offers diverse outdoor opportunities, an open and exciting culture and an outstanding quality of life.






The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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University of Pennsylvania

Penn's beautiful urban campus provides easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. We offer excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for you and your family, as well as generous retirement benefits, professional development opportunities and flexible work options. Penn is a diverse, multicultural learning community at the cutting edge of research and information technology. Click here to read more about why we're a Best Employer. Not only does Penn offer a unique environment within the city of Philadelphia to work, we also provide a wide array of employee benefits. From a competitive retirement program and comprehensive health care options to health promotion and wellness services and tuition assistance, there's a wealth of opportunities and resources available to you at Penn.

Penn is frequently cited as an outstanding employer:

  • Recipient of the 2010 Terri Lynne Lokoff Child Care Foundation Corporate Leadership Award for commitment to supporting worklife balance programs.
  • Selected as a recipient of the 2010 Healthy Workplace Award by the Philadelphia Business Journal and presenting sponsor UnitedHealthcare
  • Recognized as a 2010 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News.
  • Recipient of the 2009 Vision Award for commitment to workforce diversity and economic inclusion.
  • Selected for Computerworld's 100 Best Places to Work in IT six years in a row!
  • Recognized by the Delaware Valley Association for the Education of Young Children as a 2006 Best Employer for Working Parents
  • Named a Best Place to Work in the November 2007 issue of Philadelphia Magazine.
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