Senior Director of Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Summary of Position

Overview

The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University (LKSOM) is seeking a strategic Senior Director of Continuing Medical Education (CME) to lead its ACCME-accredited CME enterprise. This individual will oversee the development, accreditation, evaluation, marketing, and expansion of educational programming for physicians and interprofessional healthcare teams while ensuring regulatory compliance, financial sustainability, and operational effectiveness.

 

The Senior Director will partner with faculty leaders, department chairs, hospital affiliates, and external organizations to identify educational needs and enhance Temple’s academic, clinical, and community-focused mission. Responsibilities include management of the CME budget, securing external funding through grants and sponsorships, maintaining ACCME standards, supporting enduring and specialty educational programming, and advancing scholarship and best practices in medical education. This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.

 

The ideal candidate will possess an M.D., Ph.D., or Ed.D. with 10 years of progressively responsible experience in medical, continuing, adult, or health professional education preferred. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and 6–10 years of experience in an academic office environment will also be considered; a Master’s degree is preferred. Demonstrated expertise in educational program development, academic administration, accreditation compliance, and professional learning environments is highly desirable.

 

Why Temple?

• Opportunity to lead and expand a nationally recognized, financially self-sustaining ACCME-accredited CME program within a prestigious academic health system
• Mission-driven environment with strong engagement across faculty leadership, hospital departments, and external partners
• Access to professional growth and leadership development at a nationally prominent R1 research institution
• Ability to shape innovative physician education through live activities, enduring materials, and emerging learning formats
• Support for scholarship, research, publication, and advancement in lifelong learning and professional development
• Integrated academic health system committed to excellence in education, collaboration, and community impact

 

Faculty Appointment, Benefits/Compensation

Annual compensation shall be determined based on the selected individual's experience and qualifications. In addition to a competitive salary, there is a comprehensive suite of benefits—including a generous 403b retirement match, 457b, health, dental, vision, life, malpractice, tuition remission, and CME, among others.

 

We are committed to fostering a welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff. We believe that diversity (of experiences, thought, etc.) 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.

 

About Temple Health: Temple Health is a major Philadelphia-based academic health system that is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education. The health system’s 1,550+ physicians and scientists share a common mission of bringing tomorrow’s treatments to the bedside today, helping them achieve outcomes once thought impossible.

 

Temple Health is an educational partner with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, providing medical education to the next generation of physicians and biomedical scientists.

 

About Philadelphia: Located in the heart of Philadelphia, TUHS 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." – Alexander Hamilton

 

Procedure for Candidacy:

To be considered for this position, you must complete an online application.

Application materials should include: a curriculum vitae, a personal statement stating your qualifications, professional goals and research/teaching interests, and a statement describing working effectively in an urban environment is strongly encouraged.

Please address your application to: Shawn Hartigan, Recruiter, Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Email: [email protected]

Equal Employment Opportunity StatementTemple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.