Surgeon-Scientist, Vice Chair of Research - Department of Otolaryngology
Company: Penn State Health Physician Recruitment
Location: Hershey
Posted on: March 22, 2026
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Job Description:
The Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Penn
State Health seeks a Surgeon-Scientist, Vice Chair of Research. The
selected candidate will be an independent clinician scientist with
active research interests, technical expertise and past track
record of extramural funding. Responsibilities will include running
an independent research program and clinical practice, mentoring
faculty and trainee researchers, helping to develop collaborative
programs within the Department and Institution, and growing the
Department's research and grant portfolio. At Penn State Health, we
take great pride in the robust research program in the Department
of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery. Faculty, residents, and
students are actively engaged in research projects, with diverse
interests spanning various study areas. Whether through clinical
trials, translational research, surgical innovation, or training
the next generation of leaders in our field, we strive to advance
the state of the science. What we’re offering: - Appointment will
be at the Associate or full Professor level - Tenure eligibility
will be determined based on credentials and accomplishments - A
collaborative environment - Participation in resident and medical
student education - A high-quality program with a national
reputation for teaching, research, and state-of-the-art patient
care - Interaction with dynamic clinicians and PhD researchers
across departments, institutes with access to shared research
resources What we’re seeking: - A strong leader to enrich, grow,
and lead the research program of the Department of Otolaryngology -
Head and Neck Surgery - M.D., M.D./Ph.D., D.O., or foreign
equivalent - Completion of accredited training program - BC/BE in
Otolaryngology - Track record of robust research, publication and
funding - Ability to acquire a license to practice in the State of
Pennsylvania About Us: Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health
system serving patients and communities across 29 counties of
Pennsylvania. Our mission is to improve health through patient
care, research, education, and community outreach. Penn State
College of Medicine is located on the Milton S. Hershey Center
campus and partners with Penn State Health to improve lives through
research and education. Community: - Excellent public schools with
many ranking in the top 20% in the state. - Central PA offers
vibrant urban areas surrounded by small-town rural/suburban
communities, which afford exceptional cultural opportunities and
outdoor activities. - We are located in Hershey, PA with proximity
to New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Baltimore. Penn
State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of any protected class including
disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and
objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state
constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and
executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
Keywords: Penn State Health Physician Recruitment, Wheaton-Glenmont , Surgeon-Scientist, Vice Chair of Research - Department of Otolaryngology, Healthcare , Hershey, Maryland
