Assistant/Associate Professor

Wayne Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Health, in collaboration with Wayne State University School of Medicine, seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor in Geriatrics to join the clinical-educator track. The physician will participate in inpatient rounding, Geriatrics consults, and outpatient clinics, with responsibilities spanning teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

This full-time faculty appointment in Detroit offers opportunities for clinical practice and scholarly activity within a renowned public university

Qualifications

• Licensed in Michigan as MD or DO.
• Board-certified or eligible in Geriatrics by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
• Faculty member on the clinical-educator track.

Responsibilities

• Rounding on the General Medicine inpatient service.
• Staffing outpatient clinics and nursing homes (Geriatrics).
• Teaching medical students, residents and Geriatrics fellows.
• Engaging in research opportunities through the department.

Skills

Teaching medical students

Clinical rounds

Geriatrics knowledge

Education

MD or DO licensed in Michigan

ABIM board-eligible/certified in Geriatrics

Job description

The Wayne State University School of Medicine (WSU SOM) Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Geriatrics seek a faculty member at the Assistant/Associate Professor level (rank and salary determined by qualifications and experience of successful candidate) on the clinical-educator track. The Geriatrics program is a collaborative effort between Wayne Health (WH) and WSU SOM. As a member of WH, the physician will participate in the clinical activities of the division, including rounding on the General Medicine inpatient service and Geriatrics consult service and staffing outpatient clinics/nursing homes. As a faculty member of WSU SOM, research opportunities will be available through the Department of Internal Medicine and the successful candidate will be responsible for teaching medical students, residents and Geriatrics fellows.

Wayne State University (WSU) is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, offering more than 350 academic programs through 12 schools and colleges to more than 33,000 students in metropolitan Detroit. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities, preparing students for success in a diverse, global society. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. WSU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Interested applicants must be licensed in the state of Michigan as an MD or DO and be board-certified or eligible in Geriatrics by the American Board of Internal Medicine.