Nephrology Physician

Nephrology Faculty 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.

Job Description

• Opportunities to expand specialized programs in glomerular disease, hypertension, and home dialysis.
• Strong commitment to teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Opportunities to develop nephrology educational initiatives.
• Education-focused roles supported by departmental initiatives.
• Clinical research participation encouraged and supported with access to robust departmental infrastructure for research.
• Faculty involved in national committees, advisory boards, and international trials.
• Home to extensive solid organ transplant programs (heart, lung, liver, pancreas, kidney) and one of the nation’s largest heart and lung transplant programs.
• In-house nephropathology services available.
• Expanding affiliated dialysis clinics and a growing home dialysis program.
• Commitment to excellence in patient care, education, and research with programs aligned with evolving community health needs, both locally and globally.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Compensation consistent with leading academic institutions and CME funds.
• Vacation, holiday, sick, and CME time.
• Generous 403b retirement match and 457b.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Malpractice coverage.
• Tuition remission.
• Savi-student loan repayment program.

Community Overview

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Temple University Health System 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.

We are committed to fostering a welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff. We believe that diversity 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.