Assistant/Associate Professor

American Geriatrics Society; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne State University in Detroit is seeking a faculty member at the Assistant/Associate Professor level in Geriatrics on the clinical-educator track. The role includes clinical duties with Wayne Health and WSU SOM and opportunities for research.

The incumbent will teach medical students, residents, and geriatrics fellows, participate in inpatient rounding, geriatrics consults, and outpatient/nursing home clinics.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Michigan as MD or DO.
• Board-certified or eligible in Geriatrics.

Responsibilities

• Teach medical students, residents and geriatrics fellows.
• Rounding on the General Medicine inpatient service and geriatrics consults.
• Staff outpatient clinics and nursing homes.

Skills

Teaching

Clinical education

Geriatrics

Education

MD/DO degree

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.