Tenure Track Faculty – Assistant or Associate Professor

Outstanding Research Opportunity in Center for Inflammation & Lung Research

Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University in Philadelphia

Summary of Position

The Center for Inflammation & Lung Research (CILR) at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine (LKSOM) at Temple University located in Philadelphia, PA, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Creative and accomplished faculty candidates interested in basic and translational research into lung injury and regeneration, focusing on the areas of physiology, stem cell biology, or immunology, will be considered. The position will be supported by a competitive start-up package, and academic rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The CILR is composed of basic, pre-clinical, translational, and clinical researchers who are interested in the pathogenesis of lung diseases. CILR investigators study acute and chronic inflammatory diseases using a combination of in vitro and animal model systems. A unique advantage of CILR is close access and ease of collaboration with clinicians and clinical researchers in the Department of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery, a national leader in lung transplant surgery. Additional collaborative opportunities and resources are available through interactions with the Temple-affiliated Fox Chase Cancer Center. The investigators in CILR are highly collaborative and strive to conduct their research studies using multidisciplinary approaches to study the physiology, pharmacology, pathology, and immunology of lung and inflammatory diseases.

Candidate Qualifications

• PhD, or equivalent degree
• Productive record of research 

• Possess academic credentials that would support academic appointment as an Assistant or Associate Professor.
• Candidates at the Assistant Professor level should have a substantial trajectory toward developing a rigorous, stable, externally funded research program.
• Candidates at the Associate Professor level should have a national scientific reputation, current research funding, and a history of mentorship and leadership.
• Applicants should be eager to participate in a highly collaborative environment, which includes significant interactions with clinical research investigators.

Features and Benefits

• Compensation consistent with leading academic institutions
• Vacation, Holiday, and Sick time
• Health, dental, and vision
• Tuition remission
• Savi- student loan repayment program

We are committed to fostering a welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff. We believe that diversity (of experiences, thought, etc.) enriches our learning environment and strengthens our academic community. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives will enhance our commitment to these values.

About Temple Health: Temple Health is a major Philadelphia-based academic health system that drives medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education. The health system’s 1,550+ physicians and scientists share a common mission of bringing tomorrow’s treatments to the bedside today, helping them achieve outcomes once thought impossible.

Temple Health is an educational partner with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, providing medical education to the next generation of physicians and biomedical scientists.

About Philadelphia: Located in the heart of Philadelphia, TUHS provides access to a diverse and culturally rich city with thriving neighborhoods, arts, and cuisine.

"Philadelphia is a city of firsts: first hospital, first library, first medical school. It’s a place where big ideas come to life." – Alexander Hamilton

Procedure for Candidacy

To be considered for this position, you must complete an online application.

Your application will not be considered complete until you have submitted all the required documents and information. All documents must be in PDF format.

Application materials should include: a cover letter outlining your area of expertise and qualifications; a current curriculum vitae; and a synopsis of your research and teaching interests, accomplishments, and professional goals. Please also provide three letters of reference or the contact information for three professional references (name, title, email address, and phone number for each). Candidates are encouraged to include a statement describing their contributions to working effectively in an urban environment. All materials should be combined into a single PDF file.

Please address all applications to: Beata Kosmider, PhD, Director and Professor, Center for Inflammation & Lung Research (CILR), Lewis Katz School of Medicine, C/O William Mawhinney, Sr. Recruiter, Office of Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, email: William.mawhinney@tuhs.temple.edu

For confidential inquiries and/or questions about the opportunity, please contact William Mawhinney. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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