146 department chair jobs found

Chair, Department of Genetics Location: Philadelpia Open Date: Sep 28, 2026 Deadline: Advancing Discovery Defining the Future of Genomic Medicine The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks an accomplished and visionary scientific leader to serve as Chair of the Department of Genetics. THE OPPORTUNITY The next Chair will lead a highly accomplished, collaborative, and growing department and shape its next phase of scientific distinction, institutional impact, and national prominence. Penn's extraordinary research ecosystem, including Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), Penn Engineering, the Wistar Institute, and numerous interdisciplinary centers and institutes, offers an exceptional platform for advancing genetics and genomic medicine. DEPARTMENT AND ROLE Established in 1965, the Department of Genetics has been a leading academic community for discovery and innovation in genetics and genomics. Today the Department...

Chair, Department of Medicine Location: Philadelpia Open Date: Sep 16, 2026 Deadline: The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications and nominations for the position of Chair of the Department of Medicine. Founded by John Morgan in 1765, Penn's Department of Medicine is the nation's first department of medicine and has a rich history, with a long tradition of excellence in patient care, research and education. Since its founding, the Department has shaped the field by pioneering foundational research, clinical care and cutting-edge educational paradigms. The Department has systematically built programs that have become deeply integrated into the fabric of Penn Medicine, the University, and the medical community. In addition to excellence in its tripartite mission, the Department of Medicine has substantive ties to multiple centers, institutes, departments and other schools on campus. The Chair of the Department directs 13...

Chief, Division of Genomic Diagnostics at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Nov 25, 2024 Deadline: Nov 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Associate or Full Professor position in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Applicants must have an M.D. and/or Ph.D degree. Molecular Genetic Pathology certification following Pathology residency, or American Board of Medical Genetics certification in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics, is required. Physicians must be eligible/licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Teaching responsibilities may include teaching fellows, residents, medical and graduate students, and staff in a variety of settings. Clinical responsibilities may include the development and implementation of tools for...

Clinical Research Coordinator A/B University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively...

Assistant Professor of Gastrointestinal Surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Oct 16, 2026 Deadline: Oct 16, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time 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 minimally-invasive gastrointestinal surgery. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. They must also be certified by the American Board of Surgery or eligible for such certification. Teaching responsibilities may include clinical and didactic instruction of fellows, residents and medical students rotating on the GI Surgery service. Clinical responsibilities may include in- and out-patient clinical care of general and gastrointestinal surgery patients - especially within the foregut and hernia realms....

Associate Professor of Gastrointestinal Surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Oct 16, 2026 Deadline: Oct 16, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Associate Professor position in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of minimally-invasive gastrointestinal surgery. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. They must also be certified by the American Board of Surgery or eligible for such certification. Teaching responsibilities may include clinical and didactic instruction of fellows, residents and medical students rotating on the GI Surgery service. Clinical responsibilities may include in- and out-patient clinical care of general and gastrointestinal surgery patients - especially within the foregut and hernia realms....

Chief, Division of Plastic Surgery, Associate or Full Professor of Surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Oct 15, 2026 Deadline: Oct 15, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Associate or Full Professor position in either the non-tenure clinician educator track or the tenure track. Expertise is required in the specific area of plastic surgery. Applicants must have an M.D. degree. Fellowship training in plastic surgery is preferred. They must also be certified by the American Board of Surgery. Teaching responsibilities may include education of medical students, residents and fellows. Clinical responsibilities may include outpatient, inpatient, and operative care of patients. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include clinical or basic science research. The successful candidate will...

General Nephrology Faculty Position, Assistant Professor - Academic Clinician Track Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Oct 16, 2026 Deadline: Oct 16, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Division of Renal-Electrolyte and Hypertension in the Department of Medicine 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 general nephrology, including the evaluation and management of acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease across all stages, kidney failure, and dialysis (in-center and home modalities), with the clinical skills necessary to provide high-quality inpatient and outpatient nephrology care. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree. Applicants must be board certified or board eligible in Nephrology. Teaching responsibilities may include teaching medical students, internal medicine...

General Nephrology Faculty Position, Associate or Full Professor - Academic Clinician Track Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Oct 16, 2026 Deadline: Oct 16, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Division of Renal-Electrolyte and Hypertension in the Department of Medicine 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. Expertise is required in the specific area of general nephrology, including advanced clinical experience in the evaluation and management of acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease across all stages, kidney failure, and dialysis (in-center and home modalities), with a demonstrated record of clinical excellence, teaching effectiveness, and contributions to academic clinical practice. Additional expertise in areas such as glomerular disease, onco-nephrology, or hypertension is welcome. Applicants must have an M.D. or...

Research Specialist D University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings,...

Clinical Research Coordinator B University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural...

Penn Medicine Clinician- Hand Surgeon University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively...

Assistant Professor in the Basser Center for BRCA in partnership with the Department of Cancer Biology Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Jul 10, 2026 Deadline: Jul 10, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Cancer Biology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in collaboration with the Basser Center for BRCA seek candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the tenure track. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree. Teaching responsibilities may include focused classroom teaching in an existing area of expertise as well as mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and other research trainees. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include establishment and maintenance of an externally funded, independent research program that leads to impactful publications focused on breast, ovarian, prostate, or pancreas cancer, or other cancers associated with inherited mutations in...

Research Associate - Kidney and Cardiovascular - Metabolic Disease Research Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Oct 14, 2026 Deadline: Oct 14, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Division of Renal-Electrolyte and Hypertension in the Department of Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a Research Associate position in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years). Expertise is required in the specific area of molecular and cellular biology, kidney disease research, cardiovascular-metabolic disease research, human genetics, genomics, or a closely related biomedical research field. Candidates should have demonstrated experience in experimental design, advanced molecular biology techniques, genetically modified animal models,...

Medical Director, Kidney Transplant Program - Academic Clinician Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Oct 14, 2026 Deadline: Oct 14, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Division of Renal-Electrolyte and Hypertension in the Department of Medicine 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. Expertise is required in the specific area of the clinical, regulatory and administrative leadership of an adult kidney transplant program. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Board certification in Nephrology is required, and candidates must meet OPTN/UNOS criteria to serve as a primary kidney transplant physician. Teaching responsibilities may include instruction and supervision of nephrology and transplant nephrology fellows, internal medicine residents, and medical students in the inpatient transplant service,...

Temporary Employee-Non-Exempt University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been consistently ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively...

Research Specialist D University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings,...

Associate or Full Professor, Academic Clinician, General Pediatrics-Palliative Care Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Oct 13, 2026 Deadline: Oct 13, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Division of General Pediatrics in the Department of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Associate or Full Professor position in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Expertise is required in the specific area of Fellowship training, education and clinical care. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree. Candidates must be fellowship trained, board certified/eligible in hospice and palliative medicine and board eligibility or certification in Pediatrics or a Pediatric subspecialty as well as eligibility for Pennsylvania licensure. Rank will be commensurate with experience. Teaching responsibilities may include the teaching of residents, fellows, and/or medical...

Associate Professor/Professor in the Department of Cancer Biology in partnership with the Basser Center for BRCA Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Oct 13, 2026 Deadline: Oct 13, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Cancer Biology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Associate Professor position in the tenure track. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree. Teaching responsibilities may include focused classroom teaching in an existing area of expertise as well as mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and other research trainees. Candidates must have a strong commitment to the educational mission of the University of Pennsylvania. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include establishment and maintenance of an externally funded, independent research program that leads to impactful publications focused on breast, ovarian, prostate, or pancreas...

Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthoplastics Hand Surgery - Assistant Professor, AC Track Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Oct 13, 2026 Deadline: Oct 13, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 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 Orthopaedic Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery Surgery. Applicants must have an M.D or M.D./Ph.D. degree. Must be board eligible/board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery or Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Fellowship trained in Reconstructive Microvascular Surgery is strongly preferred. Teaching responsibilities may include medical school teaching and resident and fellow education in Hand and reconstructive orthoplastics microsurgery. Clinical responsibilities may include Hand and Reconstructive Microvascular Surgery practice at...