Faculty Physician, Vulvovaginal Health & Clinical Research — Bring Answers to Patients. Bring Discovery to Practice.

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Sidney Kimmel Medical College | Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health
Philadelphia, PA | Full-Time Faculty | REQ-0028030

Connect specialized patient care with research that can change how vulvovaginal conditions are understood, diagnosed, and treated.

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University is seeking a faculty physician to join the Jefferson Vulvovaginal Health Center (JVHC).

This opportunity brings together focused clinical care, clinical research, teaching, and program development. We welcome physicians with an interest in vulvovaginitis, benign vulvar and vaginal disorders, and the questions that drive better care.

You may maintain a full-scope obstetrics and gynecology practice, including obstetrics, or a gynecology-only practice, depending on your clinical background, interests, and departmental needs.

A Clinical Focus With Meaningful Academic Opportunity

At JVHC, you'll care for patients with acute, recurrent, and complex vulvovaginal symptoms while contributing to a program committed to clinical excellence, education, scholarship, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Deliver focused, evidence-based care for vulvovaginitis and related benign vulvar and vaginal conditions.

• Maintain a broader clinical practice in general OB/GYN or gynecology, based on an agreed scope.

• Pursue clinically relevant research, including opportunities involving clinical trials, diagnostic and assay development, and translational studies.

• Teach and mentor future physicians through medical student and resident education.

• Help strengthen the program alongside the JVHC Director, improving referral pathways, patient education, access, and care coordination.

Turn Clinical Questions Into Research

Contribute to research that grows from the challenges patients and physicians encounter in practice. Collaborate with Jefferson investigators, trainees, research staff, other academic institutions, and industry partners.

Your scholarly work may include:

• Research design and protocol development

• IRB submissions and study implementation

• Data interpretation, abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations

• Funding applications aligned with your career path and departmental priorities

• Development of a focused clinical and academic program in vulvovaginal health

Share Your Expertise. Support the Next Generation.

Bring current evidence into clinical teaching and help learners develop thoughtful approaches to vulvovaginal and gynecologic care.

Faculty responsibilities include teaching medical students, residents, and other learners; mentoring research, case reports, and quality improvement projects; and participating in departmental conferences and educational activities.

Qualifications

Required:

• MD or DO degree

• Board certification or eligibility in Obstetrics and Gynecology

• Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in Pennsylvania

• Academic credentials sufficient for appointment at Sidney Kimmel Medical College

• Demonstrated clinical interest in vulvovaginitis, vulvar and vaginal disorders, general gynecology, or related women's health conditions

• Interest in clinical research, scholarship, or academic program development

• Commitment to teaching, collaboration, professionalism, inclusive excellence, and health equity

Experience that will strengthen your application:

• Clinical or scholarly work in recurrent vulvovaginitis, vulvar disorders, the vaginal microbiome, infectious or inflammatory gynecologic conditions, sexual health, vulvodynia, or related areas

• Experience with research methods, protocols, IRB processes, databases or registries, publications, or grants

• A master's degree in clinical research, public health, or a related scientific discipline

• Peer-reviewed publications, presentations, or success securing competitive research support

• Experience mentoring trainees, advanced practice clinicians, or junior colleagues

• Constructive collaboration across disciplines, sites, and academic programs

Benefits That Support Your Career and Your Life

Jefferson offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical and prescription coverage, dental, and vision insurance

• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Flexible spending accounts

• Retirement plans

• Tuition assistance and Thomas Jefferson University tuition discounts, subject to eligibility

• Supplemental insurance and voluntary benefits

Build Your Academic Career in Philadelphia

Based at 833 Chestnut Street, this position places you in Center City Philadelphia, with access to the clinical and academic community of Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health-and the city's neighborhoods, restaurants, arts, and cultural attractions.

Join Jefferson's Vulvovaginal Health Center

Bring your clinical perspective, research interests, and commitment to compassionate care to a faculty role where each can inform the other.

To apply, submit:

• Your curriculum vitae

• A cover letter describing relevant clinical, leadership, research, educational, or quality and safety experience

• Professional references, if requested during the search process

Apply online - REQ-0028030

Additional supporting materials may be sent to Chandler Clemens at [email protected].

Equal Opportunity Statement

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.