Tenure Track Faculty – Assistant or Associate Professor

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.

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

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.