The Department of Radiology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Associate or Full Professor position in the non-tenure clinician--educator track. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Candidates must have demonstrated excellent qualifications in education, research, and clinical care. Applicants must be American Board of Radiology certified or eligible with subspecialty training in cardiothoracic radiology.

Teaching responsibilities may include daily clinical supervision of residents and cardiothoracic imaging fellows and lecturing to medical students, radiology residents, fellows, and trainees from other departments. In addition, the candidate will prepare learning materials and lectures, teaching posters, and presentations for national review.

Clinical responsibilities may include interpretation of chest radiographs, thoracic CT and thoracic MRI. Performance of thoracic needle biopsies is preferred. Participating in the cardiovascular CT and MRI clinical practice is an option. The successful candidate will also participate in shared after-hour and weekend coverage.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include leading a focused body of research in a field within thoracic and/or cardiovascular imaging. This includes the application of imaging to detect, diagnose or evaluate diseases of the chest and/or cardiovascular system, as well as studies of the clinical impact of imaging in the diagnosis of these diseases. The successful candidate will have prior research experience, have demonstrated evidence of peer-reviewed scholarship, and be expected to provide mentorship to aspiring junior faculty seeking to develop a research career in the field of cardiothoracic imaging.

The successful applicant will have strong leadership skills, a proven track record as a clinician-investigator focusing on Thoracic and/or Cardiovascular Imaging, and a national reputation for clinical excellence; a demonstrated history of research collaboration and mentoring students and/or junior faculty will be considered an important strength.

The section interprets over 110,000 examinations per year performed at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Pennsylvania Hospital, and affiliated outpatient centers on state-of-the-art equipment, including wide-detector and third-generation dual-source CT. Research resources include dedicated 1.5T, 3T, and 7T MRI systems and a comprehensive scientific infrastructure with programs focusing on thoracic applications of quantitative image analysis, imaging genomics, molecular imaging, and hyperpolarized gases.

Penn Radiology provides clinical services for the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and affiliated outpatient imaging centers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

This position requires a minimum of 5+ years of experience. Rank will be commensurate with experience.

About Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

The Perelman School of Medicine’s mission is to advance knowledge and improve health through research, patient care, and education. Our inclusive culture embraces diversity, fosters innovation, stimulates critical thinking, supports lifelong learning, and sustains our legacy of excellence. The University of Pennsylvania seeks talented faculty and staff for our vibrant community.

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