Description
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Division of Hematology 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 tenure track. Expertise is required in the specific area of sepsis or other disorders in which neutrophil or neutrophil extracellular traps are key. Applicants must have an M.D. degree or equivalent such as D.O., M.B.B.S and similar,  and be board-certified in pediatric hematology/oncology or board-eligible and within five years of completing fellowship.

Teaching responsibilities may include teaching medical students, pediatric residents and pediatric hematology/oncology fellows, as well as PhD students and post-doctoral fellows.

Clinical responsibilities may include inpatient and outpatient service in pediatric hematology. A focus on clinical participation in the hematologic guidance of care of pediatric sepsis patients combined with ongoing research in this area is desirable.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include research in the area of inflammatory causes for thrombotic disorders. In this tenure-track position, the successful candidate will be expected to obtain extramural funding from grants and other sources and develop a strong record of scholarly publications.  

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia are EOEs. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Application Process
This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. 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).