Psychiatry - Physician

Supporting Our Community’s Mental Health, Leading with Vision
The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University (LKSOM)

invites applications and nominations for the position of

Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science . This is a compelling opportunity for a distinguished and visionary academic leader to shape the future of a high-impact department, with a firm commitment to clinical excellence, innovative education, robust research, and meaningful community engagement. The Chair will have the opportunity to lead and expand programs serving one of the nation’s most diverse and underserved urban populations while advancing Temple’s mission of academic and clinical distinction.

The Chair will serve as the academic, clinical, and administrative leader of the Department, with responsibility for setting strategic direction and providing operational oversight across all departmental activities at Temple University Hospital campuses, including the Episcopal Campus. Reporting directly to the Dean of the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, the Chair will work in close partnership with Temple Health leadership to advance departmental priorities, strengthen clinical and academic programs, and support institutional strategic initiatives.

The Chair will provide decisive leadership and inspire excellence in clinical care, education, and scholarly activity, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. The Department comprises twenty-four (24) physician-faculty members who deliver comprehensive psychiatric services across inpatient and outpatient settings at Temple University Hospital and the Episcopal Campus. Behavioral Health services include long- and short-term adult inpatient care, a full-service outpatient program specializing in psychotherapy and pharmacologic management, and a Crisis Response Center that provides psychiatric emergency services for individuals experiencing acute mental or behavioral health crises.

In all clinical and academic endeavors, the Chair will work closely with the Dean to ensure exceptional educational experiences for medical students, residents, and fellows.

The successful candidate will be an accomplished academic psychiatrist with demonstrated experience in clinical and academic leadership, program development, faculty recruitment and mentorship, and operational and fiscal management, as well as a strong record of scholarly achievement. The Chair will exemplify integrity, inclusivity, and institutional stewardship while cultivating a culture of respect, accountability, and community engagement. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of emerging trends in psychiatry and the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships across institutional and community settings.

Through visionary leadership and a steadfast commitment to Temple’s mission of service, the Chair will guide the Department in delivering equitable, high-quality care and advancing the legacy of the University’s founding President, Dr. Russell Conwell.

Key priorities for the Chair will include

expanding clinical services within the Substance Use Disorder Clinic; continued growth of the Health System’s Integrated Behavioral Health and Perinatal Behavioral Health programs; and enhancing the Department’s research footprint through strengthened collaboration with investigators from the LKSOM Center for Substance Use Research (CSAR), faculty engagement, and scholarly presentations. Additional priorities include overseeing ongoing physical safety initiatives at the Episcopal Campus and ensuring that all departmental programs consistently meet or exceed the quality, safety, and performance standards established by Temple University Health System (TUHS).

Key Relationships

The Chairperson is accountable directly to:

Amy J. Goldberg, MD, FACS

The Marjorie Joy Katz Dean, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

Claire Raab, MD

President and CEO, Temple Faculty Physicians

Core Leadership Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic plan for the Department that aligns with the Katz and Temple Faculty Physicians strategic plan. The plan should address…