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Assistant Professor - Department of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery
The Department of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine seek a pulmonology/critical care physician to join our team.
The successful candidate will work on the night shift and provide inpatient service for at least 182 nights from 7 pm to 7 am including weekend coverage and/or provide inpatient and outpatient services on the day shift. The position will serve as the attending physician on the uncovered unit and floor service and provide extra coverage in other shortage areas including outpatient pulmonology.
Unlike any other academic department in the country, the Department of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery is comprised of physicians and scientists from a variety of disciplines focused on the treatment of lung disease including pulmonary and critical care medicine, allergy, thoracic surgery, lung transplant surgery, sleep medicine, diagnostic imaging and interventional thoracic radiology, pulmonary pathology and clinical and scientific research and medical education. This unique multi-disciplinary center provides synergy for cutting edge therapies and novel basic and clinical research and educational activities that span the continuum of medical and surgical care of patients with common to rare lung disorders.
Candidates will be a MD, DO, or foreign equivalent with board certified in internal medicine. Candidates who have completed an accredited residency in Pulmonology/Critical Care Medicine as well as those who will complete their residency by June 30, 2020 are welcome to apply. Candidates must also obtain a medical license to practice in the Commonwealth of PA prior to their start date.
Interested candidates should submit a current curriculum vita online.
Should you have any questions regarding the procedure for candidacy please contact Julie Brissett, Assistant Director, Physician/Faculty Recruitment and Retention, LKSOM, Email: julie.brissett@tuhs.temple.edu Phone : 215-707-5665
For more information about diversity at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, please visit the Office of Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
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The Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is seeking a fellowship-trained Neurotologist to join our team. The successful candidate will be board eligible or board-certified in otolaryngology and will have completed a fellowship in Otology/Neurotology.
A strong commitment to patient care, resident, audiology, and medical student education, as well as clinical research is required. This individual will assume an established neurotology practice and be an integral member of the multidisciplinary team lateral skull base team. In addition, the position affords excellent opportunities for programmatic builds, leadership development, and community outreach.
The successful candidate will be joining an exceptional otolaryngology program steeped in history dating back to the early 1900’s when Dr. Chevalier Jackson emerged as the “father of endoscopy”, pioneering the field of laryngology to include foreign body removal. This innovative spirit, dedication to clinical excellence, commitment to teaching, and pursuit of knowledge continues in the Department today. Our faculty spans the entire depth and breadth of the field to include head and neck surgery, laryngology, otology, neurotology, skull base surgery, rhinology, allergy, sleep medicine, facial plastics & reconstructive surgery as well as pediatric otolaryngology. Many are recognized as national and international experts in their respective subspecialty. Together Temple Otolaryngology provides personalized, compassionate, and cutting-edge, multi-disciplinary care to patients and their families.
Temple Health, one of Philadelphia's leading academic medical centers, is home to more than 1,000 physicians and scientists who share the mission of bringing innovative treatments to patients.
Giving our patients access to some of the world's most advanced therapies — and helping them achieve outcomes once thought impossible — is the driving force for all our clinical care, research, and medical education.
Interested candidates should apply online. Application materials should include a current curriculum vita and a comprehensive letter of interest. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Please address your application to: Cecelia Schmalbach, MD, MSc, FACS, M.D., David Myers, MD Professor and Chair, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University (LKSOM). Should you have any questions regarding the procedure for candidacy please contact Julie Brissett, Assistant Director, Physician/Faculty Recruitment and Retention, LKSOM, Email: julie.brissett@tuhs.temple.edu Phone : 215-707-5665
The University is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
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The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is seeking qualified candidate for a full time out patient position. The faculty member will carry a caseload of his/her own outpatients and will participate in the training of residents.
The position requires a strong interest in teaching and resident supervision. Our resident training focuses on psychodynamic psychotherapy, medication management and CBT. An interest in publishing or participating in research is preferred.
Candidate must be an MD, DO, or foreign equivalent with bc/be in Psychiatry and have the ability to obtain medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to your start date. Candidates who are board eligible will be expected to complete their boards in psychiatry within the first two years of hire. Rank and salary commensurate with experience.
Temple Health, one of Philadelphia's leading academic medical centers, is home to more than 1,000 physicians and scientists who share the mission of bringing innovative treatments to patients. Giving our patients access to some of the world's most advanced therapies — and helping them achieve outcomes once thought impossible — is the driving force for all our clinical care, research, and medical education.
Interested candidates should apply online.
Please address all applications to: Dr. William Dubin, Chairperson, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, C/O Julie Brissett, Assistant Director, Physician Recruitment, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, 3420 N. Broad Street, MRB 101, Philadelphia, PA, 19140, Email: Julie.brissett@tuhs.temple.edu Phone: 215-707-5665 Fax: 215-707-9452
Should you have any questions regarding the procedure for candidacy please contact Julie Brissett, Assistant Director, Physician/Faculty Recruitment and Retention, LKSOM, Email: julie.brissett@tuhs.temple.edu Phone : 215-707-5665
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
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The Department of Neurology is currently accepting CVs for a neurocritical care/stroke neurology faculty position at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University (LKSOM). We are particularly interested in candidates who have completed or are in the process of completing an ACGME accredited fellowship in neurocritical care and have a strong interest in contributing to the clinical, educational and research spheres.
The applicant would be joining a group of 3 Neurocritical Care faculty within the Department of Neurology and would be responsible for overseeing neurology and neurosurgery residents in our Neuroscience Intensive care unit. We have a 20 – bed Neuroscience Critical Care unit caring for both neurological and neurosurgical patients. We see mainly Neurovascular, Trauma, Tumors, Complex Spine, and Neuromuscular Disorders. Call will be approximately 1 in 4 with no in-house obligations. Rank and compensation are commensurate with experience. Leadership opportunities available for qualified candidates
The Temple University Stroke program is a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center. The Stroke Service sees 800-1000 cerebrovascular related admissions per year. Our program includes 2 neuro interventional faculty and works closely with the Department of Neurosurgery. The program participates in the Get With The Guidelines Stroke Program and has consistently achieved Gold Plus and Target Stroke Honor Roll Elite status. We have an active program of clinical trials though our affiliation with STOKENET (NIH funded). In addition we have a formal stroke prevention clinic which uses evidenced based guidelines for risk factor modification. We have a Telestroke/Telemedicine network for both acute stroke consults to neighboring community and rural hospitals.
The Neurosciences Center at Temple University Hospital is one of the Philadelphia region's best facilities for the treatment of neurological disorders. A highly skilled and compassionate neurology and neurosurgery staff plus a state-of-the-art diagnostic center means access to advanced treatment options for patients with neurological disorders. Several of our physicians have been consistently selected by their peers as "Top Doctors," both locally and nationally. Working together, our neurologists and neurosurgeons use the latest protocols and state-of-the-art equipment, including the Leksell Gamma Knife® 4C, the Neuroblate® Laser Ablation System and the Elekta Synergy® S, to diagnose and develop individualized treatment plans for the full range of neurological problems. Additional information on the research center can be found atTemple Stroke Center
Temple Health, one of Philadelphia's leading academic medical centers, is home to more than 1,000 physicians and scientists who share the mission of bringing innovative treatments to patients. Giving our patients access to some of the world's most advanced therapies — and helping them achieve outcomes once thought impossible — is the driving force for all our clinical care, research, and medical education.
Procedure for Candidacy
To be considered, please complete an online application. Application materials should include a cover letter and current curriculum vitae
Please address your application to:
Paul M. Katz, M.D., Interim Chair, Department of Neurology, Director, Temple Stroke Program, C/O Jessica N. Vega, Senior Physician/Faculty Recruiter, Department of Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Email: jessica.vega@tuhs.temple.edu
For more information about diversity at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, please visit the Office of Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The University is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
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The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University (LKSOM), Section of Rheumatology announces the search for an academically oriented rheumatologist to join our section in the Department of Medicine. The faculty physician is expected to contribute to teaching Rheumatology to fellows, residents and Medical Students by taking part in educational activities, to take part in ongoing clinical research projects, and to care for Rheumatology patients.
Currently, the Rheumatology Section consists of nine faculty members and two Nurse Practitioners. The Rheumatology Clinic cares for a diverse patient population with a wide range of rheumatic diseases, including large numbers of patients with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. The Section of Rheumatology provides specialized care in the form of weekly dedicated Lupus and Vasculitis Clinic. The Section also provide a biweekly CTD-associated Interstitial Lung Disease clinic and monthly Lupus Nephritis Clinic, in collaboration with the Temple Lung Center and the Section of Nephrology respectively. Patients are seen in three different locations, Temple University Hospital, Fort Washington and Center City Philadelphia. Several ongoing lupus basic, translational and clinical research projects are underway including clinical trials with the availability of a Clinical Coordinator. A centralized onsite Infusion Center facilitates administration of biological and other intravenous therapy and also benefits clinical research. The Section is also responsible for inpatient consultations in Rheumatology at Temple University Hospital.
The Section’s laboratory effort is focused on systemic autoimmunity. State-of-the-art laboratories are located in the Kresge Hall. Section scientists work side by side with scientists from related disciplines in the Temple Autoimmunity Center, a collaborative group of translational researchers sharing an interest in autoimmunity.
The successful candidate will possess an MD, DO or foreign equivalent and have completed an ACGME accredited residency in internal medicine and ACGME fellowship training in Rheumatology is also required. Candidates currently completing their last year of Rheumatology fellowship will also be considered and are welcome to apply. Rank and compensation commensurate with experience.
Temple Health, one of Philadelphia's leading academic medical centers, is home to more than 1,000 physicians and scientists who share the mission of bringing innovative treatments to patients. Temple Health refers to the health, education and research activities carried out by the affiliates of Temple University Health System and by the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University (LKSOM). Temple University Health System (TUHS) is a $1.8+ billion academic health system dedicated to providing access to quality patient care and supporting excellence in medical education and research.
To be considered, please complete the online application. Application materials should include the following: a letter of interest summarizing teaching experience, clinical and research interests, current curriculum vita and three professional references names/contact information.
Please address all applications to: Roberto Caricchio, MD., Section Chief, Rheumatology Professor, Medicine, C/O Jessica Vega, SeniorRecruiter, Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Email: jessica.vega@tuhs.temple.edu
**Please note that Dr. Roberto Caricchio will be attending the ACR Annual Meeting in Atlanta, GA. Contact Jessica Vega to discuss the possibility of an in person meeting at the conference.**
For more information about diversity at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, please visit the Office of Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
The University is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
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The Department of Medicine at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine is seeking qualified candidates for a faculty position in the Section of Infectious Diseases. Successful candidates must be fellowship trained in Infectious Diseases.
The Section of Infectious Diseases at Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is dedicated to the highest ideals of teaching, clinical care and advancement of the science of Infectious Diseases. The nine faculty members and six fellows see patients at Temple University Hospital, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Temple University Hospital Bone Marrow Transplant Center and in various clinics on the Temple campus. The Section has broad expertise in all aspects of Infectious Diseases including HIV care and infectious complications of transplantation.
Clinical responsibilities include inpatient ID consultations, transplant ID, oncology ID and outpatient ID clinic. It is preferred that candidates have a strong interest in transplant infectious disease. Candidate will also be engaged with antibiotic stewardship and infection control. In addition to teaching Infectious Diseases in the hospital, there will be some teaching of preclinical medical students.
Candidate Qualifications
- MD or MD/PhD
- Completed a residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Infectious Diseases
- Board Certified in Internal Medicine and BE/BC in Infectious Disease
- Possess academic credentials for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor
- Possession of or eligible to receive an unrestricted medical license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Temple Health, one of Philadelphia's leading academic medical centers, is home to more than 1,000 physicians and scientists who share the mission of bringing innovative treatments to patients. Temple Health refers to the health, education and research activities carried out by the affiliates of Temple University Health System and by the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University (LKSOM). Temple University Health System (TUHS) is a $1.8+ billion academic health system dedicated to providing access to quality patient care and supporting excellence in medical education and research.
Procedure for Candidacy
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, current curriculum vita and three professional references names/contact information online. Personal statements summarizing teaching experience, clinical and research interests, and contributions to diversity are strongly encouraged.
Please address all applications to: Rafik Samuel, MD, Professor of Medicine, Section Chief, Infectious Diseases, C/O Jessica N. Vega, Senior Physician/Faculty Recruiter, Department of Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Email: jessica.vega@tuhs.temple.edu
Please note that Dr. Samuel will be attending ID week in Washington DC. Contact Jessica Vega to discuss the possibility of an in person meeting at the conference.
The University is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
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Summary of Opportunity
The Department of Medicine at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University (LKSOM) is seeking fellowship trained applicants who are Board Certified/Board Eligible in both Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology to join a vibrant gastroenterology/ hepatology academic practice. The new faculty member will be responsible for evaluating patients with the whole spectrum of liver disorders including the management of primary liver disease, primary liver cancer, end-stage liver disease and patients requiring liver transplantation. The hepatologist working in conjunction with transplant surgeons and other hepatologists will select and manage the patient before, during and after transplant. Research is encouraged in the areas of hepatology and liver transplantation. The Department of Medicine offers potential candidates a uniquely supportive practice environment with an emphasis on quality patient care, research, teaching, individual career development, and collegiality among faculty members. Rank and compensation commensurate with experience. Leadership opportunities available for qualified candidates.
The Temple Liver Transplant Program is led by some of the foremost liver experts in the country. Temple's team of surgeons, hepatologists, oncologists, radiologists, and pre- and post-transplant coordinators have decades of successful experience in providing care for seriously ill patients, from initial evaluation to post-transplant care. Our team provides liver transplant services for adult patients with a wide range of conditions including advanced cirrhosis due to hepatitis, alcoholic liver disease, liver cancer, drug toxicity, and rare metabolic disorders. To learn more about Temple’s growing program please visit https://www.templehealth.org/services/transplant/liver-transplant
Temple Health, one of Philadelphia's leading academic medical centers, is home to more than 1,000 physicians and scientists who share the mission of bringing innovative treatments to patients. Giving our patients access to some of the world's most advanced therapies — and helping them achieve outcomes once thought impossible — is the driving force for all our clinical care, research, and medical education.
To be considered, please complete the online application. Application materials should include the following: a letter of interest summarizing teaching experience, clinical and research interests, current curriculum vita and three professional references names/contact information.
Please address your application to:
Lee Peng, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Chief, Division of Hepatology, C/O Jessica N. Vega, Senior Physician/Faculty Recruiter, Department of Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Email: jessica.vega@tuhs.temple.edu
For more information about diversity at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, please visit the Office of Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
The University is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
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The Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine is seeking a full-time BE/BC otolaryngologist specializing in laryngology to join its growing academic faculty at the rank of Assistant Professor.
Candidates will be an MD, DO or foreign equivalent and possess board certification or eligibility through the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery.
A strong commitment to patient care, resident and medical student education, as well as clinical research is required. The candidate will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary Temple Voice, Airway, and Swallowing Center which serves a robust and ever-growing patient population with speech and dysphagia needs. In addition, the position affords excellent opportunities for programmatic builds.
The successful candidate will be joining an exceptional otolaryngology program steeped in history dating back to the early 1900’s when Dr. Chevalier Jackson emerged as the “father of endoscopy”, pioneering the field of laryngology to include foreign body removal. This innovative spirit, dedication to clinical excellence, commitment to teaching, and pursuit of knowledge continues in the Department today. Our faculty spans the entire depth and breadth of the field to include head and neck surgery, laryngology, otology, neurotology, skull base surgery, rhinology, allergy, sleep medicine, facial plastics & reconstructive surgery as well as pediatric otolaryngology. Many are recognized as national and international experts in their respective subspecialty. Together Temple Otolaryngology provides personalized, compassionate, and cutting-edge, multi-disciplinary care to patients and their families.
Temple Health, one of Philadelphia's leading academic medical centers, is home to more than 1,000 physicians and scientists who share the mission of bringing innovative treatments to patients.
Giving our patients access to some of the world's most advanced therapies — and helping them achieve outcomes once thought impossible — is the driving force for all our clinical care, research, and medical education.
Interested candidates should apply online.
Please address your application to: Cecelia Schmalbach, MD, MSc, FACS, M.D., David Myers, MD Professor and Chair, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University (LKSOM)
Should you have any questions regarding the procedure for candidacy please contact Julie Brissett, Assistant Director, Physician/Faculty Recruitment and Retention, LKSOM, Email: julie.brissett@tuhs.temple.eduPhone : 215-707-5665
Application materials should include a current curriculum vita and a comprehensive letter of interest. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
For more information about diversity at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, please visit the Office of Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
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Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University seeks an individual to join our team as a full-time faculty in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences. The selected physician will provide general gynecology and obstetrical care to patients at Temple University Hospital and its outpatient facilities, and will participate in the education and training of medical students and residents.
Successful candidates will be bc/be and have the ability to obtain medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to their start date. The selected candidate will possess outstanding clinical skills and must work independently and collaboratively with other health care providers and support staff and possess the credentials that will qualify for a faculty appointment at a minimum level of Assistant Professor. The position requires a strong interest in teaching including bedside and didactic teaching and resident supervision.
Temple University Hospital (TUH), a 728-bed tertiary- and quaternary-level acute care hospital, is in the same campus as the School of Medicine. TUH is a high volume urban medical center, with over 338,000 outpatient visits and over 2,600 births annually. The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences employs approximately 30 MDs or MD/PhDs plus supporting administrative, nursing and research staff. There are five clinical divisions including General Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (Urogynecology), Reproductive Endocrinology and Gynecologic Oncology. The department supports 21 residents.
The University is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
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Professional Specifications
Assistant Dean for Clinical Research
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Summary of Opportunity
The Lewis Katz School of Medicine (LKSOM) at Temple University is seeking qualified candidates and candidate nominations for the role of Assistant Dean for Clinical Research. We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience leading NIH and Industry sponsored clinical research.
The new Assistant Dean will have responsibility for the following:
- Together with the Senior Associate Dean for Research provide leadership, strategic development and oversight for all aspects of the School’s Clinical Research activities.
- Together with the Clinical Research Committee develop a clinical research strategic plan and provide leadership in the implementation of the plan.
- Together with the Senior Associate Dean for Research oversee the planning and development of a new CTSA application.
- Together with the Senior Associate Dean for Research perform an annual evaluation of the productivity of each clinical research unit, so investment is aligned with productivity.
- Together with the Senior Associate Dean for Research perform an annual evaluation of the space/resources needs for each clinical research unit, so that clinical research space/resources are aligned with research productivity.
- In concert with the Associate Deans for Research and Faculty Affairs develop policies and mentoring programs which support career success for faculty at all stages of their career: junior, mid-level and senior with a focus on clinical research faculty.
- Together with the Senior Associate Dean for Research build an infrastructure to support clinical research at LKSOM and Temple Health.
- Assist the Associate Deans for Research and Faculty Affairs to develop and implement programs to enhance the recruitment, retention and success of women and minority
Core Responsibilities
- Oversee planning for the growth of clinical research at LKSOM.
- Oversee clinical research cores.
- Oversee clinical research committees.
- Oversee selection of candidates for foundation clinical research grants
- Work with the IRB to ensure timely review of applications.
- Assist new faculty as they bring or develop their clinical research program to LKSOM.
Candidate Minimum Qualifications
- MD (or equivalent) Prior leadership experience in an academic medical center is strongly preferred
- Documented record of research achievement
- Qualifications for an appointment as a senior level faculty
- Active participant in national/international organizations and committees such as the AHA.
- Demonstrates sensitivity to the culture, needs, and aspirations of the community.
- Evidence of encouraging and supporting diversity
Additional information about the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University can be found atwww.temple/medicine.edu
Procedure for Candidacy
To be considered, please complete an online application. Application materials should include the following: a cover letter stating area of expertise and qualifications, synopsis of accomplishments and professional goals, research/teaching interests, curriculum vitae, and contact information including e-mail addresses for three references. A statement describing participation in activities that promote diversity and inclusion and/or plans to make future contributions is strongly preferred.
The review of applications will begin in next 4-6 weeks and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.
Please address your application to:
Steven R. Houser, PhD, FAHA, Senior Associate Dean, Research, C/O Michael R. Lester, Senior Director Physician/Faculty Recruitment and Retention, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, michael.lester@tuhs.temple.edu
For more information about diversity at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, please visit the Office of Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
The University is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
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Academic Anesthesiology Opportunity
Department of Anesthesiology
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
www.temple.edu/medicine
The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is currently seeking general anesthesiologists for full-time faculty positions within the Temple Health System.
The anesthesiology department delivers care to patients in a variety of locations throughout the institution including service at Temple University Hospital, Fox Chase Cancer Center and CT Anesthesiology at Jeanes Hospital.
Duties of new faculty will include patient care, teaching of medical students and residents, and supervision of CRNAs. Opportunities for scholarly effort and clinical research are available and participation in the academic mission of the department is required. Rank is commensurate with experience.
Candidates must possess and MD, DO, or foreign equivalent. Candidates who have completed an accredited residency in Anesthesiology as well as those who will complete residency December 31, 2019 are welcome to apply. Candidates should also be eligible to apply for a medical license in the commonwealth of PA. Candidates must be board eligible.
Temple University Hospital; a busy 728-bed academic medical center providing highly specialized tertiary and quaternary care. The main operating room suite houses 14 theaters including 2 hybrid rooms for advanced percutaneous inventions and 2 rooms dedicated to robotic urological and thoracic surgery. The ambulatory center contains 4 additional operating rooms for the outpatient surgical population and the Boyer operating suite offers 5 operating rooms dedicated mainly to orthopedic and neurosurgical procedures. In addition to the traditional surgical venues, anesthetic care is delivered outside of the operating rooms on a daily basis to patients undergoing electrophysiology studies, transesophageal echocardiography, percutaneous structural heart disease therapies, bronchoscopic diagnostic and interventional procedures, interventional radiological procedures, and therapeutic procedures in the neurointerventional suite.
Fox Chase Cancer Center is a 100-bed specialty hospital dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of adult patients with cancer. With eight main operating rooms including two robotic suites and two endoscopy/bronchoscopy suites a variety of surgical and interventional oncology subspecialties are represented. Cases range from outpatient cystoscopy and minor procedures to complex and multidisciplinary procedures such as esophagectomy, radical cystectomy, major head/neck resection with reconstruction, pneumonectomy, radical pleurectomy, liver and pancreatic resection, and major abdominal cases. The endoscopy suite accommodates routine diagnostic procedures as well as complex endoscopic interventions such as ERCP, double balloon enteroscopy, endoscopic ultrasound and endobronchial ultrasound. In addition, circumstances routinely require the delivery of anesthesia care at offsite locations such as nuclear medicine and interventional radiology.
Interested candidates should submit a current curriculum vita online.
Please address your application to: Gordon H. Morewood, MD, Chairman, Department of Anesthesiology, Temple University School of Medicine, c/o Julie Brissett, Assistant Director, Department of Physician Faculty Recruitment and Retention. Email: julie.brissett@tuhs.temple.edu.
Should you have any questions regarding the procedure for candidacy please contact Julie Brissett, Assistant Director, Physician/Faculty Recruitment and Retention, LKSOM, Email: julie.brissett@tuhs.temple.edu Phone : 215-707-5665
For more information about diversity at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, please visit the Office of Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
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Director of Molecular Pathology / Faculty Opportunity
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
www.temple.edu/medicine
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Director of Molecular Pathology.
The Molecular Pathology Laboratory is a diagnostic laboratory that performs cutting-edge clinical molecular tests for a variety of clinical indications. Our Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory offers a wide range of molecular diagnostic testing in molecular pathology, including among others infectious diseases, diagnosis heredity predisposition to thrombosis and tests for diagnosis and monitoring of lymphomas and solid tumors are being implemented. There has been more than 50% increase in test volume during last year.
The Director of Molecular Pathology will participate in day-to-day operations of the molecular pathology laboratory by performing molecular pathology clinical testing for Temple University Hospital. This includes the interpretation and evaluation of test results and the review and sign-out of test reports. You will also conduct consultations with medical services regarding testing needs and results in the areas of Molecular Oncology and Molecular Virology, evaluate the evaluation of the impact of Molecular Pathology testing on therapeutic regimens and correlate Molecular Pathology data with other laboratory tests, and clinical and pathologic findings.
As the Director of the Molecular Pathology Laboratory, you will also:
- Develop and monitor the quality assurance program; select appropriate external proficiency testing (PT) programs and determine actions to be taken from PT results;
- Assess technical staff training and continuing education needs and implementation and evaluate the competency of laboratory personnel;
- Ensure that established protocols are followed and authorize deviations from established procedures, processes, and protocols when clinically indicated;
- Monitor remedial actions for effectiveness and direct implementation of necessary remedial actions when test results do not meet established limits of accuracy;
Direct laboratory compliance with regulatory agencies and implement institutional policy and programs; and plan short-term and long-term laboratory objectives.
- Follow institutional guidelines and ensure staff compliance with all federal, state, and local safety laws and regulations;
- Oversee all aspects of technology development and implementation of tests in the laboratory, including evaluation of new procedures, test performance, specimen requirements, equipment requirements, test reagent requirements, control requirements, etc.
- Develop quality control procedures to ensure reproducibility and accuracy of all test results; identify limitations of the tests employed in the laboratory; develop all technical procedures and validate and approve any necessary changes in technical procedures; and monitor clinical data for ongoing evaluation of the utility of test results.
Successful applicants must possess an M.D. or Ph.D., and have certification or eligibility for certification in Molecular Genetics Pathology by the American Board of Pathology and American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics) or Molecular Diagnostics by American Board of Clinical Chemistry or in Molecular Diagnostics by American Board of Bioanalysis.
Interested candidates should submit a current curriculum vita online.
Please address all applications to: Yuri Persidsky, MD, PhD, Professor and Chairperson, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, C/O Julie Brissett, Physician/Faculty Recruitment and Retention, Temple University School of Medicine, 3420 N. Broad Street, Medical Research Building, Suite 101, Philadelphia, PA 19140. Email; Julie.brissett@tuhs.temple.edu.
The University is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their research, teach and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
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The Department of Medicine, Section of General Internal Medicine at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is seeking qualified applicants with a background and experience in General Internal Medicine for a full time faculty position.
The mission of the Section of General Internal Medicine at LKSOM at Temple University is to provide excellence in patient care, education and research. Our General Internal Medicine faculty provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to our patients in both the acute inpatient hospital and outpatient primary care settings, while teaching the fundamentals of general internal medicine to the health care providers of the future. Members of the Section of General Internal Medicine also play key roles in the care of patients with HIV and hepatitis C. Faculty are involved in numerous innovative educational and research programs in areas such as clinical skills training, physician-patient communications, ambulatory medical education and clinical trials. Currently there are 24 full-time faculty whose interests include medical education, obesity, HIV, integrative medicine, social determinants of health, trauma-informed care, medication-assisted therapies, palliative care and geriatrics.
Candidate Qualifications
• An M.D., D.O. or foreign equivalent with active board certification or board eligibility in Internal Medicine.
• Possesses credentials for a faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor level.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to the culture, needs, and aspirations of the community.
Procedure for Candidacy
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and current curriculum vita by clicking on the link above.
Please address all applications to: Karen Lin, MD, MPH, FACP, Section Chief, Section of General Internal Medicine, c/o Julie Brissett, Assistant Director, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, 3420 N. Broad Street, Medical Research Building Suite 101, Philadelphia, PA, 19140, Email: Julie.Brissett@tuhs.temple.edu
The University is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
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Critical Care Medicine
Faculty Opportunity
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
www.temple.edu/medicine
The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is currently seeking critical care physicians for full-time faculty positions within the Temple Health System
Our critical care service is expanding and we participate in a multidisciplinary system-wide system of ICUs staffed by anesthesiologists, pulmonologists, and surgeons all with critical care subspecialty training. Twenty-four hour a day coverage is provided for six intensive care units across three campuses and involving the complete spectrum of surgical and medical diseases.
Duties of new faculty include patient care, teaching of medical students and residents, and supervision of CRNAs. Opportunities for scholarly effort and clinical research are available and participation in the academic mission of the department is required. Rank is commensurate with experience.
Candidates must be a M.D., D.O. or foreign equivalent. Candidates who are fellowship trained in critical care medicine are welcome to apply as are candidates in their last year of fellowship training. Candidates must also be eligible to apply for medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Residency training in Anesthesiology is preferred but, not required.
Interested candidates should submit a current curriculum vita online.
Please address your application to: Gordon H. Morewood, MD, Chairman, Department of Anesthesiology, Temple University School of Medicine, c/o Julie Brissett, Assistant Director, Department of Physician Faculty Recruitment and Retention. Email: julie.brissett@tuhs.temple.edu.
Should you have any questions regarding the procedure for candidacy please contact Julie Brissett, Assistant Director, Physician/Faculty Recruitment and Retention, LKSOM, Email: julie.brissett@tuhs.temple.edu Phone : 215-707-5665
For more information about diversity at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, please visit the Office of Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
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Temple Physicians, Inc., seeks a qualified full time and part time physicians to staff their Urgent Care facilities in and around the Philadelphia area.
The selected physicians will provide urgent care, occupational and general medical services to patients which, will include, the treatment of episodic disease and injury care as well as procedures such as laceration repair, splinting, and ear lavage, physicals, care of the injured worker, DOT physicals, and select immunizations.
Temple ReadyCare treats patients of all ages in state-of-the-art facilities located in Jenkintown, Northeast Philadelphia and Port Richmond. These facilities are equipped with EKGs, x-rays, on-site laboratories and durable medical equipment.
Candidates interested in moonlighting opportunities are also welcome to apply.
Candidate Qualifications:
An M.D. or D.O. with successful completion of an accredited ACGME residency training program in Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, Med/Peds, Internal Medicine or Urgent Care.
Board Certified in Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine or Urgent Care.
Two (2) or more years experience working in an urgent care or emergency medicine setting strongly preferred.
Exceptional communication and customer service skills
Ability to work and flourish in a fast-paced and patient-centric environment
Ability to obtain ACLS certification
Ability to obtain medical licensure in Pennsylvania.
Temple Physicians, Inc. is a multi-specialty group practice in and around Philadelphia that is apart of Temple University Health Systems network. Established in 1996, TPI have grown to become one of the largest and most-respected physician organizations in the area consisting of more than 400 employees caring for patients in a broad range of community-based sites.
TPI doctors practice medicine in a wide range of medical specialties, including: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Bariatric, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, Hematology/Oncology, Nephrology, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, and Pulmonology.
Temple Physicians offer a competitive salary plus comprehensive benefits including a full insurance package of: health, dental, vision, life, pharmaceutical coverage, medical malpractice insurance, paid vacation and disability at group rates.
Interested candidates should submit a current resume to the address below:
Marc P. Hurowitz, D.O., MBA, FAAFP, Chief Executive Office TPI, C/O Julie Brissett, Department of Physician & Faculty Recruitment, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, 3420 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19140, Email: julie.brissett@tuhs.temple.edu Phone: 215-707-5665 Fax: 215-707-9452.
Temple is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
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Temple Physicians, Inc. seeks qualified Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physicians to join our primary care practices in Philadelphia.
Successful candidates will be BC/BE in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine and have the ability to obtain medical licensure in Pennsylvania. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to flourish in a fast-paced and patient-centric environment is also required.
Candidate Qualifications:
• An M.D. or D.O. with successful completion of an accredited residency training program in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work and flourish in a fast-paced and patient-centric environment
• Ability to obtain medical licensure in Pennsylvania.
Interested candidates should submit a current resume to the address below:
Marc P. Hurowitz, D.O., MBA, FAAFP, Chief Executive Office TPI, C/O Julie Brissett, Department of Physician & Faculty Recruitment, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, 3420 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19140, Email: julie.brissett@tuhs.temple.edu Phone: 215-707-5665 Fax: 215-707-9452.
Temple is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
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Summary of Opportunity
The Department of Neurology at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, is seeking applicants at the /Associate or Professor level to lead Temple’s Stroke Division. The successful applicant will have completed a stroke fellowship and be BC/BE in neurology. The Stroke Medical Director, reporting to the Chair, will oversee the clinical, academic and research operations within the Temple Stroke Center.
The Temple University Stroke Center is a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center. The Stroke Service sees 800-1000 cerebrovascular related admissions per year. The program includes 2 neurointerventional faculty, and a 20 bed Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit staffed by stroke neurologists and neurointensivists. The program participates in the “Get With The Guideline’s” Stroke Program and has consistently achieved Gold Plus and Target Stroke Honor Roll status. There is an active program of clinical trials through the Stroke Nett Network (NINDS funded), a formal stroke prevention clinic utilizing evidenced based guidelines for risk factor modification. We are actively building our Stroke Telestroke/Telemedicine network for acute stroke to neighboring community and rural hospitals.
In collaboration with the Department Chair and the organization’s leadership, the successful applicant will be responsible for quality, safety and care provided on the stroke service and actively involved in performance improvement and cost containment initiatives. The Stroke Medical Director will provide leadership for regulatory and accreditation compliance and will co-direct the Temple Stroke Committee. The Director will be responsible for overseeing the residents for acute stroke care, share in the attending teaching schedule and help develop the stroke and acute care curriculum. He/she will maintain an outpatient practice, , and conduct research in one’s area of interest. Stroke Telemedicine call has no in house obligations and will be shared with other attendings.
The Neurosciences Center at Temple University Hospital is one of the Philadelphia region's best facilities for the treatment of neurological disorders. A highly skilled and compassionate neurology and neurosurgery staff plus a state-of-the-art diagnostic center means access to advanced treatment options for patients with neurological disorders. Several of our physicians have been consistently selected by their peers as "Top Doctors," both locally and nationally. Working together, our neurologists and neurosurgeons use the latest protocols and state-of-the-art equipment, including the Leksell Gamma Knife® 4C, the Neuroblate® Laser Ablation System and the Elekta Synergy® S, to diagnose and develop individualized treatment plans for the full range of neurological problems.
Temple Health, one of Philadelphia's leading academic medical centers, is home to more than 1,000 physicians and scientists who share the mission of bringing innovative treatments to patients.
Giving our patients access to some of the world's most advanced therapies — and helping them achieve outcomes once thought impossible — is the driving force for all our clinical care, research, and medical education.
Procedure for Candidacy
Interested candidates should submit a current curriculum vita and complete contact information online.
Please address all applications to: Paul M. Katz, M.D., Director, Temple Stroke Program, C/O Jessica Vega, Senior Physician/Faculty Recruiter, Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention, Temple University School of Medicine, 3420 N. Broad Street, MRB 101, Philadelphia, PA, 19140, Email: jessica.vega@tuhs.temple.edu
The University is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
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The Department of Clinical Sciences at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine (LKSOM), Temple University invites applications for a faculty position as Assistant Dean for Clinical Informatics. We seek exceptional candidates with high quality informatics expertise and specific experience in leveraging electronic health data for translational research purposes. The marginalized, urban community served by Temple clinicians offers a rich source of data to support focused health disparities research and population health improvement. Our advanced information system environment includes: inpatient and outpatient electronic health records using EPIC; data warehousing platforms; and a variety of enterprise research information systems. As Assistant Dean for Clinical Informatics the incumbent will be responsible for executing a strategic plan for informatics and serve as the lead informatician for major clinical research projects. Successful candidates will provide institutional leadership through educational programs, peer-reviewed publications, externally-funded research, and patient care (if appropriate).
Requirements: Successful applicants will possess an MD and/or PhD degree in a related discipline. The level of academic appointment will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience. This is an outstanding opportunity for individuals who desire to play a formative role in the development of an informatics program in biomedical informatics at an academic medical center serving a large diverse patient population with significant health disparities.
Additional information about the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University can be found at www.temple/medicine.edu
TO APPLY: Please forward: (1) cover letter, (2) Curriculum Vitae, (3) 1-3 page statement outlining your career focus and collaborative experience related to health informatics to Michael Lester, Senior Director, Physician/Faculty Recruitment, 3420 N. Broad Street, Suite 101, Philadelphia, PA 19140. Email: michael.lester@tuhs.temple.edu
Review of applications will begin immediately.
The University is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
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Director of Research
Shriners Hospital for Children at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Summary of Opportunity
The Lewis Katz School of Medicine (LKSOM) at Temple University and Shriners Hospitals for Children (SHC) are seeking qualified candidates and candidate nominations for the role of Director, Shriners Hospitals for Children Pediatric Research Center at Temple University.
We are particularly interested in candidates with outstanding translational research backgrounds in the fields of fetal, neonatal or post neonatal brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nerve injury. Areas of interest include but are not limited to cerebral palsy and related movement disorders, traumatic brain injury or brain disorders caused by exposure to drugs, toxins or environmental insults. The successful applicant should have expertise in cutting-edge tools of bench-to-bedside and/or bedside-to-bench pediatric research.The ideal candidate will build on our established strengths that include animal models of developmental neurobiology and advanced motion analysis technologies. The successful applicant will also develop his/her world classresearch program in the context of an exciting laboratory and hospital environment that is jointly funded by the LKSOM and SHC.
This is a full time, tenure track, faculty position in the Lewis Katz School of Medicine and reports to the Sr. Associate Dean of Research. Applications are invited at the Associate or Full Professor level.
The successful candidate will enjoy superb resources including a generous start-up package as well as state-of-the art core facilities for mouse transgenics and gene targeting, next-generation sequencing, flow cytometry, confocal microscopy and fluorescence imaging. The successful applicant will serve as Director of the SHC Temple research unit and will have the opportunity to expand the existing research team by the recruitment of two new tenure-track members. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an independent and innovative research program that will attract extramural funding and to actively contribute to a rich scientific environment.
Temple Health, one of Philadelphia's leading academic medical centers, is home to more than 1,000 physicians and scientists who share the mission of bringing innovative treatments to patients.
Giving our patients access to some of the world's most advanced therapies — and helping them achieve outcomes once thought impossible — is the driving force for all our clinical care, research, and medical education.
The Shriners Hospitals Pediatric Research Center (Center for Neural Repair and Rehabilitation) is a collaboration between the Shriners Hospitals for Children and the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University (LKSOM). The Center opened in October 2009 in Temple’s brand new Medical Education and Research Building, where it occupies the entire 6th floor (23,000 usable square feet). In addition to the new laboratory research program, the Center includes a strong, well-established clinical research program in pediatric neurorehabilitation. The clinical studies are carried out in the Shriners Hospital across the street. This is one of three Shriners hospitals nationwide specializing in spinal cord injury and related neuromuscular disorders. The mission of the Center is to do research that will develop therapies for injuries to the nervous system in children, focusing on mechanisms of neural repair and plasticity. Additional information on the research center can be found at Shriners Pediatric Research Center
To learn about Shriners Hospitals for Children — Philadelphia, please view our hospital video and additional information on the following About Shriners Hospital
Procedure for Candidacy
To be considered, please complete an online application.
Application materials should include the following: a cover letter stating area of expertise and qualifications, synopsis of accomplishments and professional goals, research/teaching interests, curriculum vitae, and contact information including e-mail addresses for three references. A statement describing participation in activities that promote diversity and inclusion and/or plans to make future contributions is strongly preferred.
The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.
Please address your application to: Yuri Persidsky, MD, PhD, Chair Search Committee, Chair, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine S, C/O Michael R. Lester, Senior Director Physician/Faculty Recruitment and Retention, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University,michael.lester@tuhs.temple.edu
The University is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
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Director, Fels Institute for Cancer Research and Molecular Biology
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Summary of Opportunity
The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is initiating a search for a Director to lead the Fels Institute for Cancer Research and Molecular Biology. The mission of the Fels Institute is to carry out state of the art research and training in cancer-related basic biological, biochemical, genetic and epigenetic sciences, with progressive extension into the areas of molecular, developmental and chemical biology to advance novel therapies for the prevention and treatment of cancer. The selected individual will be expected to provide leadership to the Institute in both academic and administrative areas and to oversee its future growth. The successful candidate will also hold a primary appointment at a senior level in one of the Schools Basic Science Departments. The position will also include the ability to recruit new investigators to enhance the research activities of the Institute and School.
This is a full time, tenure track, faculty position in the Lewis Katz School of Medicine and reports to the Sr. Associate Dean of Research. Minimum qualifications for this position include a Ph.D. and/or a M.D., a distinguished record of scientific research in the area of cancer biology and a sustained record of extramural funding, administrative skills and a commitment to graduate and medical student education. Candidates should have demonstrated the ability to lead and manage a multifaceted Department or Research Center. The level of faculty appointment will be commensurate with the experience and academic achievement of the selected candidate.
The Fels Institute for Cancer Research and Molecular Biology was founded in 1933 by Philadelphia industrialist and philanthropist Samuel S. Fels, who was President of Fels & Company, manufacturer of the vastly popular household soap, Fels Naptha. As part of his philanthropic mission, he founded the Samuel S. Fels Fund as a nonprofit corporation in 1935. The general purpose of the Fund was to "initiate and to assist any activities or projects of a scientific, educational or charitable nature which tend to improve human daily life and to bring to the average person greater health, happiness, and a fuller understanding of the meaning and purposes of life." During the Institute's early years, financial support was derived almost entirely from the Fels Fund.
The Institute's first director was Dr. Harry Shay. Under his leadership and that of successive directors Sidney Weinhouse, Emmauel Farber, Peter Magee, Carlo Croce and E. Premkumar Reddy, the Fels Institute has grown considerably in size with a progressively increasing proportion of support from the National Institutes of Health. Currently, policies and programs are oriented toward research and training in cancer-related basic biological and biochemical sciences, with progressive extension into the areas of molecular, developmental and chemical biology to advance knowledge of the etiology and pathogenesis of cancer. A major goal of the Institute is to utilize the advances made in basic science programs to develop novel targeted therapies for the treatment of cancer.
In addition to conducting basic and clinical research, Fels faculty actively participate in graduate, medical, dental and podiatric school teaching. All research faculty participate in the new integrated Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program.
The Fels Institute is organized as a group of laboratories lead by individual investigators. A major goal of the institute is to foster independence among investigators while promoting innovations and collaboration Additional information about Fels can be found at Fels Institute
To be considered, please complete an online application. Application materials should include the following: a cover letter stating area of expertise and qualifications, synopsis of accomplishments and professional goals, research/teaching interests, curriculum vitae, and contact information including e-mail addresses for three references. A statement describing participation in activities that promote diversity and inclusion and/or plans to make future contributions is strongly preferred.
The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.
Please address your application to:
Michael Autieri PhD, Chair Search Committee, Professor, Physiology/CVRC, C/O Michael R. Lester, Senior Director Physician/Faculty Recruitment and Retention, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, michael.lester@tuhs.temple.edu
The University is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.