What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nephrology- General position at Temple University, Office of Physician & Faculty Recruitment?
Summary of Position
The Department of Medicine at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is seeking fellowship-trained, highly skilled candidates for a faculty position in Nephrology at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.
Why Temple?
Clinical Focus:
- Opportunities to expand specialized programs:
- Glomerular disease
- Hypertension
- Home dialysis
Education & Mentorship:
- Strong commitment to teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows.
- Opportunities to develop nephrology educational initiatives.
- Education-focused roles supported by departmental initiatives.
Research Opportunities:
- Clinical research participation encouraged and supported.
- Access to robust departmental infrastructure for research.
- Faculty involved in national committees, advisory boards, and international trials.
Hospital & Practice Environment:
- Home to extensive solid organ transplant programs (heart, lung, liver, pancreas, kidney).
- One of the nation’s largest heart and lung transplant programs.
- In-house nephropathology services available.
Dialysis Services:
- Expanding affiliated dialysis clinics.
- Growing home dialysis program.
Mission & Values:
- Commitment to excellence in patient care, education, and research.
- Programs aligned with evolving community health needs, both locally and globally.
Candidate Qualifications
- MD, DO or foreign equivalent
- BC/BE in Nephrology
- Successful completion of an ACGME accredited Nephrology Fellowship prior to start date
- Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure and DEA in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Interest or expertise in hypertension, glomerular disease, transplant, and home therapies is welcomed
Features and Benefits
- Compensation consistent with leading academic institutions and CME Funds
- Vacation, Holiday, Sick and CME Time
- Generous 403b retirement match
- 457b
- Health, dental, and vision
- Malpractice
- 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 is driving 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.
Application materials should include: a curriculum vitae; a personal statement stating your qualifications, professional goals, three professional references, names/contact information, and a statement describing working effectively in an urban environment is strongly encouraged.
Please address your application to: Iris Lee, MD, Section Chief, Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation, C/O Bill Mawhinney, Senior Recruiter, Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, email: William.mawhinney@tuhs.temple.edu
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.