Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University - Temple Health
*Non-Tenure Track (NTT) Leadership Opportunity in Narrative Medicine and Health Humanities at Katz School of Medicine in Philadelphia*
*The Opportunity:*
The Lewis Katz School of Medicine (LKSOM) is seeking an Assistant Director for the Narrative Medicine Program. Founded in 2016, this dynamic program provides curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular education, as well as events throughout the year open to the entire health system.
Additionally, the program offers a 12-credit Graduate Certificate Program in Narrative Medicine for MD students.
Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Narrative Medicine and Health Humanities, the Assistant Director will play a crucial role in teaching, curriculum development, program management, and operational support. This position involves enhancing narrative competence for medical and health professions students, facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration to create educational experiences, engaging in community outreach, and contributing to the program’s strategic vision.
The Assistant Director will also write and publish on areas of interest, mentor students and faculty, assist in faculty recruitment, promote narrative medicine initiatives, and support grant-seeking efforts.
In addition to a competitive salary and a comprehensive suite of benefits – including a generous 403b retirement match, health, dental, vision, life, tuition remission, paid vacation, and more – the position offers:
* a uniquely supportive academic environment strengthened by Temple’s mission-driven culture to provide and promote world-class equitable patient care, medical education, and research
* individual career development and collegiality among faculty; and
* interdisciplinary leadership opportunities.
Candidate Qualifications: MA, PhD, or equivalent degree in Narrative Medicine, Humanities, Social Sciences, or the Arts, and a strong academic record. Rank and compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Temple Health is one of Philadelphia’s leading academic medical centers, with 20 clinical departments; 8 Basic Science Departments; 13 Research Centers (all of which are engaged in research, education, and patient care) and more than 1,000 scientists and physicians sharing the mission of performing world-class research and translating the innovative discoveries to the bedside.
*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 stating areas of expertise, qualifications, and professional goals; a current curriculum vitae; and contact information for 3 professional references (name, title, email address, and phone number for each). A statement describing participation in activities that promote diversity and inclusion and/or plans to make future contributions is encouraged.
Please combine all documents into a single PDF file.
Please address your application to: Naomi Rosenberg, MD, Assistant Dean for Narrative Medicine and Health Humanities at The Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Assistant Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine, C/O, Michael Lester, Assistant Dean, Office of Physician/Faculty Recruitment and Retention, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.
The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
We are especially interested in qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups. For more information about diversity at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, please visit the Office of Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
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.
