Vice Chair of Education – Associate/Full Professor Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Open Date:
May 14, 2024
Close Date:
May 14, 2026
Description: The Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Associate or Full Professor position in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. ABA certification in anesthesiology along with ability to obtain a Pennsylvania license are required.
Teaching responsibilities may include the instruction of medical students, residents, and fellows rotating through the operating rooms of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) and the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center (PPMC) as well as participation in in lectures, small groups, workshops, simulation sessions, teaching, and/or mentoring.
Clinical responsibilities may include the provision of general anesthesia at HUP and PPMC.
The Vice Chair of Education is also responsible for overseeing the educational efforts of the Department, including: overseeing the educational programs of the core residency, fellowships, and medical student rotations; overseeing the Grand Rounds schedule; developing the yearly Education Office budget; promoting educational research in the Department; participating in the recruitment of potential residents and fellows; and reporting to Perelman School of Medicine leadership regarding the medical student experience across rotations at HUP and CHOP. In addition, the Vice Chair of Education serves on the Anesthesia Leadership Team (ALT), serves on the Department Committee on Appointments and Promotions (DCOAP), advising the Chair on matters pertaining to undergraduate, graduate, and continuing medical education, undertaking additional assignments at the discretion of the Chair, and coordinating efforts with other Vice Chairs of Education across Departments via monthly meetings.
The Vice Chair of Education works closely with the Department Chair to oversee, promote, and facilitate excellence in educational efforts across all aspects of the Department. The Vice Chair of Education is responsible for creating and maintaining a strong educational environment that embraces undergraduate, graduate and continuing medical education. The Vice Chair of Education will work closely with the Department Chair, the Departmental leadership team, and related leaders in the Perelman School of Medicine.
We are an inclusive Department seeking candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. Candidates will be asked about prior activities that promote diversity, inclusion, and care equity. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Women and non-binary individuals, those from ethnic and racial minority groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications:
The academic clinician track emphasizes clinical and teaching excellence. Prior leadership experience and record of successful teaching/mentorship is required.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 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 ******** ; or (Voice) or (TDD).
