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University of Pennsylvania Associate Program Director for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Internal Medicine Residency Program - Clinician Educator Track, Junior rank in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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 clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of medical education research and/or practice and administrative experience with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare. A minimum of 2 years of previous faculty appointment with prior medical education research and/or practice and administrative experience is required. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree. Licensure or eligibility for licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and board-certified in Internal Medicine or Medicine Subspecialties by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or equivalent.
Teaching responsibilities may include collaboration with the Program Director and other program leadership to develop and implement a comprehensive DEI strategy aligned with the program's mission and goals. We seek individuals who will champion initiatives to foster a culture of inclusivity, respect, and belonging within the residency program. This role is pivotal in advancing our program's mission of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of resident recruitment, education, clinical practice, and mentoring. The selected candidate will innovate and oversee the integration of DEI principles across the residency curriculum, including curricular areas focused on health equity and urban health. The selected candidate will participate in holistic review of residency applications and annual recruitment efforts. They will enrich the mentoring program for underrepresented in medicine house staff to promote professional development and social support networks.
Clinical responsibilities may include demonstrating outstanding clinical skills with ongoing involvement in patient care in Internal Medicine or medical subspecialty.
Research or scholarship responsibilities may include the establishment of metrics to assess the effectiveness of DEI initiatives within the Internal Medicine residency program and identification of areas for program improvement. Collaboration with Program Director to collect and analyze data on diversity, equity, and inclusion within the residency program. Evidence of scholarship is a required in the Clinician Educator track.
There will be an expectation of the ability of the selected candidate to provide management and/or leadership. We welcome prospective candidates to visit the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Faculty Life and Professional Development website to learn more about individual faculty tracks: https://www.med.upenn.edu/flpd/career-development/
We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
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 (http://www.upenn.edu/affirm-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).