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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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Department of Medicine
Section of Cardiology
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
www.temple.edu/medicine
Summary of Opportunity
The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University (LKSOM) is seeking qualified candidates to join its growing Cardiac Electrophysiology program within the Department of Medicine, Section of Cardiology. The scope of clinical service will include but is not limited to complex ablations including VT and atrial fibrillation ablation, as well as device implantation. Qualified candidates must be ABIM certified in IM, cardiology, fellowship trained in cardiac electrophysiology and in possession of or eligible to receive an unrestricted PA State Medical License. The Temple Cardiology Section offers 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.
The electrophysiologists at Temple have decades of experience diagnosing and treating heart rhythm disorders. We perform routine and complex electrophysiology procedures with the help of some of the newest technologies, often improving quality of life for patients and reducing their risk of heart failure, stroke, or other serious issues. With one of the largest electrophysiology (EP) facilities in Pennsylvania, our EP specialists can perform sophisticated procedures and studies, including cardiac electrical mapping, 3D diagnostics, intracardiac echocardiography, tilt table testing and wireless monitoring, to help diagnose elusive, rare, or complex arrhythmias. We then offer a variety of therapies, from counseling and medication management to interventional procedures, to help patients manage these disorders. To make sure we stay on the leading edge of treatment and diagnosis, Temple’s electrophysiologists participate in multi-center clinical trials and constantly investigate new technology and treatment options. We also collaborate with our cardiovascular surgery colleagues on advanced procedures like MAZE for complex arrhythmias.
Temple Heart & Vascular Institute (THVI)
https://heart.templehealth.org/
The THVI is a physician led, patient focused institute built upon Temple Health’s excellent long-term reputation for heart and vascular clinical care, research and education. At the core of THVI is an integrated approach that encourages collaboration between care providers in order to improve patient experience, outcomes, and value across the spectrum of prevention, diagnosis, intervention, and rehabilitation of cardiovascular disease. THVI continues to build upon the strengths inherent in an institute model while maintaining the advantages conferred as an academic and research healthcare entity.
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 letter of interest and current curriculum vita online.
Personal statements summarizing teaching experience, clinical and research interests, and contributions to diversity are strongly encouraged.
Please address all applications to:
Daniel Edmundowicz, Professor and Chief, Section of Cardiology, C/O Michael R. Lester, Senior Director, Physician/Faculty Recruitment and Retention, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Email: michael.lester@tuhs.temple.edu Phone: 215-707-5666.
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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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Academic Radiologist – Abdominal Imaging
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
www.temple.edu/medicine
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is currently seeking a BC/BE Abdominal Imager in Philadelphia, PA. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Philadelphia’s leading academic medical centers which is home to more than 1,000 physicians and scientists who share the mission of bringing innovative treatments to patients.
The abdominal imager will contribute predominately in the abdominal imaging section consisting of Body MRI, CT, US and fluoro and be expected to contribute to our missions of providing excellent education to a diverse body of medical students and residents and state - of - the - art health care in our busy radiology practices. Opportunities also exist for engagement in research and candidates with interest in publishing or participating in research is preferred but, not required. Rank and compensation will be commensurate with experience.
Our clinical practice is based in Temple University Hospital (TUH) however, our clinical radiology service also serves Jeanes Hospital Campus, our community outpost, and the Northeastern Campus. Our faculty may spend time at one or more of these facilities.
The Radiology Residency Program has a total of 26 trainees (16 diagnostic and 10IR/DR). In addition, 12 to 15 medical students are assigned to radiology rotations each month. The clinical rotations are bolstered by two daily lectures.
Applicants must possess an M.D., D.O. or foreign equivalent with board certification or board eligibility in radiology. Fellowship training in abdominal imaging, MRI, cross sectional or ultrasound strongly preferred. Candidates must also obtain medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to the commencement of employment.
Interested candidates should apply online.
Please address your application to Gary Cohen, MD, Professor and Chairman, Department of Radiology, Radiologist –in-Chief, Temple University Health System, C/O Julie Brissett, Assistant Director, Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.
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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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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Associate Director of HLA/Immunogenetics Laboratory
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 Associate Director of HLA/Immunogenetics Laboratory.
The HLA/Immunogenetics laboratory supports the Heart, Liver, Lung, Kidney, and Pancreas transplant programs at the Temple University Hospital (TUH) and the Bone Marrow transplant program, at Jeanes Hospital., The HLA/Immunogenetics laboratory also provides HLA disease and hypersensitivity associations, platelet transfusion support at TUH, Jeanes and Fox Chase Cancer Center.
The HLA/Immunogenetics laboratory is staffed by eight technologists, a manager, Director and an Associate Director who provide HLA testing, including 24/7 stat on-call coverage. They perform high- and low-resolution HLA molecular typing, HLA antibody identification, and virtual and cell-prospective and retrospective Flow T and B cell crossmatches. They also monitor the HLA antibody status of patient’s, pre- and post-transplant, and provide an estimate of the risk of antibody-mediated rejection for organ offers to sensitized and transplanted patients.
Successful applicants must possess an M.D. or Ph.D., and either be BC/BE by the American Board of Pathology or a diplomate of an accredited clinical laboratory sub-specialty board (such as American Board of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics, ABHI). PA licensure is also required for qualified M.D. Certification as a laboratory director by the American Society of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI) with work experience is preferred.
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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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 Michael Lester, Senior Director, Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention, Temple University School of Medicine, 3420 N. Broad Street, MRB 101, Philadelphia, PA, 19140, Email: 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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Faculty Position- Health Informatics
The Department of Clinical Sciences at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine (LKSOM), Temple University invites applications for a faculty position as Clinical Scholar in Health Informatics at the level of Associate Professor or Full Professor rank (non-tenure track). We seek exceptional candidates with high quality informatics expertise and specific experience in leveraging electronic health data for translational research purposes. Skills in interpretation of the research question, development and integration of executable queries across multi-dimensional electronic data systems, validation and documentation of data retrieval processes, creation of data transfer specifications, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams of investigators are critical to this position. Our advanced information system environment includes: inpatient and outpatient electronic health records, specifically EPIC; data warehousing platforms; and a variety of enterprise research information systems. As Assistant Dean for Clinical Informatics in LKSOM the incumbent will be responsible for executing a strategic plan for the informatics program and serve as the lead informatician for major clinical research projects. He/she will serve as the ‘honest broker’ to clinical researchers requesting data access and will have a key role in ‘translating’ research concepts into high quality health data extractions and interpretations. Successful candidates will provide institutional and national leadership in the field of health informatics through educational programs, peer-reviewed publications, and externally-funded research.
Requirements: All candidates must have a MD and additional training in information science. At least five years of experience in health informatics is ideal. Skills specific to EPIC data mining are also required. The successful candidates must provide evidence of an established reputation in scholarly or professional achievement.
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University’s growing faculty currently consists of approximately 400 full and part-time clinical physician faculty members. These 400 physicians practice in 20 academic departments and include virtually every subspecialty in modern medicine. At Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our faculty. We offer a first class benefits package that includes medical, dental, and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition remission, and more.Page Content
TO APPLY: Please submit: (1) cover letter, (2) Curriculum Vitae, (3) 1-3 page statement outlining your career focus and collaborative experience related to health informatics online.
Review of applications will begin immediately.
Please address all applications to: Michael Lester, Senior Director, Physician/Faculty Recruitment, 3420 N. Broad Street, Suite 101, Philadelphia, PA 19140. Email: michael.lester@tuhs.temple.edu
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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.
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Academic Surgical Pathologist (Open Rank) /Philadelphia, PA
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine announces the search for a board-certified Surgical Pathologist (Assistant, Associate or Full Professor) to become a part of our faculty. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in general surgical pathology in an environment that has provided the opportunity to experience a wide spectrum of gross and microscopic examination of surgical specimens, as well as biopsies. A niche area in surgical pathology for example GYN, head/neck, breast pathology or soft tissue pathology is preferred. Candidates with several years of professional work experience are desirable but, not required. Qualified candidate who can contribute through their research, teaching and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the academic mission of the department are also preferable.
The Department of Pathology receives over 17,000 surgical specimens, (excluding nearly 10,000 oral specimens), 4000 cytology specimens, 100 autopsies, and performs over 1.8 million laboratory tests in a typical year. Special diagnostic testing includes immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, molecular diagnostics, electron microscopy, and whole slide imaging. Modern research laboratories are equipped for tissue culture, real-time PCR, techniques for advanced protein detection, flow cytometry and molecular biology.
Candidate Qualifications
- Applicants should be an M.D. or foreign equivalent with board certification or board eligibility in Anatomic Pathology. Candidates who are board-eligible will be expected to complete their boards within the first year of hire.
- Completion of a fellowship in a niche area is desirable.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Eligible for medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to the culture, needs, and aspirations of the community.
Procedure for Candidacy
Interested candidates should submit a current curriculum vitae and letter of interest online. Personal statements summarizing teaching experience, clinical and research interests, leadership experience and contributions to diversity are encouraged.
Salary and rank (Assistant, Associate or Full Professor) will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Candidates can address their CV to: Yuri Persidsky, MD, PhD, Professor and Chairperson, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, C/O Julie Brissett, Assistant Director, Physician Faculty Recruitment and Retention, 3420 N. Broad Street, MRB 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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Professional Specifications
University Attending Veterinarian and Director
University Laboratory Animal Resources (ULAR)
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 University Attending Veterinarian/Director of the University Laboratory Resources (ULAR). This position provides support for the University’s Research enterprise and furthers the educational mission through the direction and oversight of the institution-wide animal care and use program for all vertebrate animals used in biomedical research, teaching and testing. ULAR is an AAALAC accredited, USDA registered, program comprised of 55,000 sq. ft. of animal housing/support space that provides service support for a wide variety of laboratory animal research species.
This is a full time, non-tenure track, faculty position in the Lewis Katz School of Medicine and reports to the Sr. Associate Dean of Research, the Institutional Official (the Vice President for Research), and the Associate Vice President for Research Regulatory Compliance. The level of faculty appointment will be commensurate with the experience and academic achievement of the selected candidate.
The Attending Veterinarian (AV) ensures that the institutional animal care and use program complies with all appropriate federal, state and local regulations; adheres to AAALAC standards; and meets current veterinary standards for maintaining animal colony health; providing appropriate veterinary oversight and care; ensuring optimal animal welfare; and maintaining appropriate animal housing, equipment and daily care. The AV assists investigators with space utilization and specialized housing needs, evaluation/selection of new animal models and techniques, and refinement of experimental procedures to enhance animal welfare. The successful candidate works collaboratively with the departments of Environmental Health and Radiation Safety and Occupational Health, as well as with industry partners and animal resource vendors. The AV oversees the development and implementation of training programs for investigator personnel in the humane care and use of laboratory animals. The incumbent prepares, and participates in, institutional site visits by external oversight organizations (e.g. AAALAC, USDA, OLAW) and serves as a voting member of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and on other relevant committee’s (e.g. Institutional Biosafety Committee, Animal User Committees). The AV informs and advises University leadership regarding issues and policies pertaining to animal care, use and welfare.
The ULAR Director ensures that departmental facilities and programs meet all required regulatory standards and provides quality service for research faculty. S/he oversees all aspects of the administrative, veterinary and husbandry programs including: facility renovation and space allocation/utilization; husbandry care; preventive medicine, health surveillance and enrichment programs; medical and surgical treatments; budget preparation and cost accounting; purchasing/billing processes; and consultation and training of research investigators and personnel.
Additional information about LKSOM can be found at www.temple.edu/medicine
Additional information about Temple University Research can be found at https://research.temple.edu/.
Candidate Minimum Qualifications
Education/Certifications:
Completion of an accredited Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) program. If degree was not attained in the US, a certificate of equivalent training (e.g. the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG)) accepted by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is acceptable. AVMA board certification in laboratory animal medicine (DACLAM), or equivalent.
Experience:
A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in laboratory animal medicine, with a minimum of 5 years of animal facility administrative experience (leadership and/or managerial) within an academic environment. A minimum of ten (10) years supervisory experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing improvement of the University Animal Care and Use programs and service support for the research mission.
- Direct knowledge of the current federal program requirements, standards and guidelines (USDA, OLAW) for the care and use of vertebrate animals in research, teaching, and testing; and the AAALAC accreditation process and standards.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in workforce management and budget oversight.
- Demonstrated experience with a wide variety of research and teaching animal models.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills (both written and oral)
- Demonstrated organizational skills.
- Ability to function effectively as a member of the institutional animal care and use community, and work productively to support diverse constituents.
- Ability to manage sensitive issues with discretion, tact and confidentiality.
- Computer literacy in standard word processing programs and in internet applications.
Additional Certifications:
- Current, active license to practice veterinary medicine in a state or territory of the U.S., and the ability to obtain PA state licensure within 3 months of hire.
- Current National Veterinary Accreditation – Category II (USDA accreditation), or the ability to obtain accreditation within 6 months of hire.
- Current DEA license (for use of controlled substances by the ULAR veterinary personnel).
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:
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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Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
www.temple.edu/medicine
Position Summary
The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University (LKSOM), a nationally renowned, top-tier medical institution invites applications and candidate nominations for the role of Chair, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
The new Chair is a dynamic, creative, and innovative individual who possesses prior leadership and program development experience in an academic environment. The Chair will lead, manage and develop the department to ensure it achieves the highest possible standards of excellence in all its activities. Specifically, the incumbent will continue to develop the clinical enterprise, pursue new business opportunities and partnerships, recruit and retain faculty/staff, heighten scholarly activity and enhance medical education. It is expected that the successful candidate will be highly knowledgeable on external trends, opportunities and have the ability to develop a strategic plan that maximizes performance in all phases of the mission. The Chair will have the proven ability to communicate and collaborate with key clinical and administrative leaders to ensure that the strategies and activities of the Department are aligned with the mission and goals of the organization and the needs of its faculty and staff. Lastly, it strongly preferred that the successful candidate will have proven leadership in areas contributing to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as a commitment to advancing these principles within the Department and the School.
Currently, the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation consists of 4 full time clinical faculty members who provide evaluation and comprehensive treatment for patients with physical impairments such as burns, nerve and musculoskeletal disorders. The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is also a major education center for medical students, residents, fellows, and students in the professional disciplines. The Department currently includes a robust PM&R residency program with 27 residents. Resident education is obtained through rotations at Temple University Hospital (TUH) and MossRehab.
Successful candidates will possess an M.D. or D.O. with active certification by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is required and credentials that will support a faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor/Professor are strongly preferred. Candidates with additional pertinent degrees (Ph.D., M.B.A., and M.P.H.) and fellowship training are encouraged to apply. Spine focus/experience preferred. Candidates will have excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills and strong commitment to diversity and inclusivity. Lastly, candidates should be active participants in specialty organizations/committees at the regional and national levels and have the ability to obtain medical licensure 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.
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.
Key Relationships
Reports to: Larry R. Kaiser, M.D.
Dean, Temple University School of Medicine
Sr. Executive Vice President, Health Science
CEO, Temple University Health System
Candidate Minimum Qualifications
- An M.D. or D.O. with active board certification by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
- Credentials for a faculty appointment at the level of Associate Professor/Professor are preferred.
- Strong ability to work collaboratively with leaders of various entities in the advancement of medical education at the undergraduate medical level as well as GME and CME.
- Personal record of distinguished scholarly, educational, research (basic and/or translational), and/or clinical accomplishments in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation or related field.
- Competency navigating the interaction of the educational, research and service missions of a complex academic medical center.
- Ability to understand and uphold the highest degree of ethical standards and maintain the integrity of the organization.
- Strong personal and professional commitment to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals with diverse backgrounds and groups representing numerous societal interests and needs.
- Demonstrated record of program development, collaboration, community engagement, clinical care, education, and leadership.
- Skilled at recruiting and retention, and values the role of leaders in mentoring.
- Excellent verbal, written and group presentation skills.
- Proven ability to develop and execute short and long-term strategic initiatives.
- In possession of/eligible for an unrestricted medical license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
https://medicine.temple.edu/departments-centers/clinical-departments/physical-medicine-and-rehabilitation/about
The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is designated as an academic department of the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and a clinical unit of Temple University Hospital. In addition to 16 DRG-exempt acute level rehabilitation beds at Temple University and Jeanes Hospitals, we have an active inpatient consultation service, extensive resources for outpatients, and facilities for electrodiagnostic testing and injection procedures. Each member of our staff feels a great responsibility toward our patients and strives to make their time with us a positive experience. We are proud to say with confidence that our patients are being treated by the very best. Additional information on the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation can be viewed by following the link above.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program
https://medicine.temple.edu/departments-centers/clinical-departments/physical-medicine-and-rehabilitation/residency-program
The Temple University Hospital/Moss Rehab Resident Training Program in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is a three-year program designed to equal or exceed the basic requirements for training in the specialty of Physiatry as established by the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education. Full-time and volunteer members of Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University faculty contribute their knowledge and experience in patient care, teaching, and research. Residents actively participate in lectures, grand rounds, seminars, journal clubs, conferences, clinical care, and research projects. Detailed information on the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program can be viewed by following the link above.
To be considered, please complete the online application.
Application materials should include the following: a cover letter stating your area of expertise and qualifications, synopsis of accomplishments and professional goals, research/teaching interests, curriculum vitae, and contact information. A statement describing participation in activities that promote diversity and inclusion and/or plans to make future contributions is strongly encouraged.
Please address your application to:
Michael R. Lester, Senior Director Physician/Faculty Recruitment and Retention, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. Confidential inquiries and candidate nominations should be directed to Michael.lester@tuhs.temple.edu
The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.
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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Trauma, Critical Care, Burn Surgeon
Department of Surgery
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
www.temple.edu/medicine
Summary of Opportunity
The Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine (LKSOM) is seeking a fellowship trained Trauma, Critical Care Surgeon to join its team oriented faculty. Fellowship training in burn is preferred; internal training is available for non fellowship trained candidates. The successful applicant will provide state-of-the-art care for the critically injured throughout all phases of recovery at Temple University Hospital (TUH), a 746-bed tertiary facility Level I trauma center located adjacent to the Medical School on the Health Science Campus. The selected candidate will diagnose and treat patients with burns ranging from critically ill acute burns of any etiology to outpatient minor burns in our community. The new faculty member will also perform general emergency surgery and share equitable burn and trauma call with the group. The new faculty member do an average of 3 clinical weeks a month including 1 week on the burn service. The hospital is fully committed to providing the highest level of care for its trauma, burn and surgical critical care patients. The Department of Surgery 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.
Applicants must possess an MD or MD/PhD with active board certification in General Surgery, BE/BC in Trauma/CC, is preferred, in possession of or eligible for medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and credentials that will quality for a faculty appointment at the minimum level of Assistant Professor.
Temple University Hospital has a specialized and highly sophisticated burn care facility—the Temple Burn Center. It's the region's only burn center at a Level 1 trauma center. And it's the only burn facility in the area to be affiliated with an academic medical 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
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, current curriculum vita three professional references names/contact information to the address below. Personal statements summarizing teaching experience, clinical and research interests, and contributions to diversity are strongly encouraged.
Lars Ola Sjoholm, MD, Chief, Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, Department of Surgery, LKSOM, C/O Michael R. Lester, Senior Director, Department of Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention, LKSOM, Email: 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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Tenure Track Faculty Position
Center for Metabolic Disease Research
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Center for Metabolic Disease Research (CMDR) at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University (LKSOM) invites applications from qualified candidates for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant, Associate or Professor levels whose research program is in the field of biomedical and bioinformatics.
Qualified applicants will have M.D., Ph.D., or M.D./Ph.D. degrees, have completed rigorous training and demonstrated the ability to develop an independent, extramurally-funded research program. The ideal candidate for the biomedical scientist will have expertise and have applied cutting-edge approaches in studying metabolic process and biochemical, molecular and cellular basis of metabolic disorders and chronic kidney/liver disease. The qualified bioinformatician will have expertise in computational sciences focusing on using existing bioinformatics tools and developing new bioinformatics/statistical algorithms and tools to analyze various omics data, including single cell transcriptomics, HiC-Seq, non-coding transcriptomics, epigenomics, metabolomics, lipidomics, proteomics, glycomics, foodomics, immunomics, pharmacogenomics, and omics medicine with demonstrated excellence in collaborations.
Faculty members in CMDR come from the LKSOM with the common bond being overlapping interests in metabolic disease research. All CMDR faculty members have academic appointments within a basic science or clinical department. We invite applications from adjunct professors, who are our close collaborators in research, from other universities or institutions to join our team. The CMDR has extensive research and education programs, and will facilitate collaboration and promote excellence in research, education, and service.
Additional information about the Center for Metabolic Research Center can be found atCMDR and additional information about LKSOM can be
found at Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.
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.
Please address your application to:
Hong Wang, MD/PhD, Director of CMDR, C/O Michael R. Lester, Sr. Director Physician/Faculty Recruitment, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Email: 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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Professional Specifications
Alzheimer’s Center at Temple (ACT)
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Tenure Track Faculty Opportunity
The Alzheimer’s Center at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is currently seeking an outstanding scientist for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant, Associate or Professor level whose research program investigates mechanisms relevant to the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease and related neurodegenerative conditions.
Qualified applicants will have expertise in one or more of the following areas: 1) molecular biology using animal models and cell culture systems; 2) histopathology and biochemical analysis of human and non-human brain tissue; 3) biochemistry and molecular biology. Applicants should have a proven track record of consistent publications and independent funding in these areas. Successful candidates should have an MD, PhD or MD/PhD degree, and a strong academic record in neurobiology or neuroscience with an emphasis on Alzheimer’s and related neurodegenerative diseases.
The recently established Alzheimer’s Center at Temple occupies space in the Medical Education and Research Building, a new state-of-the-art building fully dedicated to basic and clinical research and medical education. This position will complement and synergize with ongoing basic and clinical research programs within the Departments of Pharmacology, Neurology, Neuroscience and Medicine. Additional information about Thrombosis Research Center can be found on this website Alzheimers Center at Temple and additional information about LKSOM can be found at Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
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
To be considered, please complete an online application by clicking on the link above. 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.
Please address your application to:
Domenico Praticò, M.D., Director Alzheimer’s Center At Temple, C/O Michael R. Lester, Sr. Director Physician/Faculty Recruitment, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, 3420 N. Broad Street, MRB 101, Philadelphia, PA, 19140, Email: 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.