Associate Dean of the AtlantiCare Campus

Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

Southeastern New Jersey

Lead the Future of Medical Education — Regional Campus Leadership

The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, in partnership with AtlantiCare, seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and visionary physician leader to serve as Associate Dean of the AtlantiCare Campus.

This senior leadership position serves as the primary representative of the Office of the Dean at the regional campus and is responsible for the academic, clinical, administrative, and operational success of undergraduate medical education programs delivered in southeastern New Jersey. The Associate Dean will lead efforts to ensure a high-quality, innovative, and fully integrated educational experience that aligns with institutional priorities, student success initiatives, and Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) accreditation standards.

The Associate Dean will work closely with senior leadership at both Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine and AtlantiCare to strengthen regional campus growth, faculty engagement, learner experience, and community partnerships while advancing the mission of academic medicine.

The Associate Dean of the AtlantiCare Campus must possess an MD or DO degree and demonstrate significant leadership experience in undergraduate medical education, academic medicine, and/or healthcare administration. The successful candidate must qualify for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. Board certification in any clinical specialty is required. The candidate should possess a strong understanding of LCME accreditation standards, curriculum oversight, faculty engagement, and regional campus operations, along with demonstrated success leading collaborative educational and operational initiatives within a complex academic healthcare environment.

The Associate Dean of the AtlantiCare Campus reports to Senior Associate Dean of Education, Katz School of Medicine and AtlantiCare Chief Physician Executive. The Associate Dean collaborates closely with senior educational leadership, department chairs, course and clerkship directors, graduate medical education leadership as well as clinical leadership, faculty, students, residents, and community partners. The Associate Dean also supervises regional campus administrative and educational support personnel.

The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is nationally recognized for excellence in medical education, research, patient care, and service to underserved communities. In partnership with AtlantiCare, southeastern New Jersey’s largest health system and a recipient of the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the organizations provide an innovative and collaborative environment focused on advancing medical education, physician workforce development, and community health improvement.

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.  

Application materials should: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a summary of qualifications and past accomplishments, and a one-page summary of leadership accomplishments and philosophy. 

Please address your application to: Frank Gallagher, Senior Recruiter, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Francis.Gallagher@tuhs.temple.edu and Denisse Ponton, Director, Provider Talent Acquisition, dponton@atlanticare.org.