Open Rank - Clinician Educator

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Geriatric Medicine at the UNC School of Medicine seeks a dedicated Open Rank Clinician Educator with a primary focus on clinical care for older adults and a commitment to academic excellence. This faculty position offers diverse practice settings and opportunities to mentor learners in geriatrics and health equity.

The role supports interprofessional education across clinics and inpatient services, with a strong emphasis on high-quality patient-centered care and professional

Qualifications

• MD or related degree.
• Board Certified in Internal Medicine.
• Geriatrics Medicine Board Certification Eligible or Certified.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional care to older adults while contributing to a collaborative academic environment.
• Practice across settings including Geriatrics Clinic, continuing care retirement communities and ACE Inpatient Service.
• Participate in medical education and interprofessional teaching for students, residents and fellows.

Education

MD or related degree

Board Certified in Internal Medicine

Geriatrics Medicine Board Certification Eligible or Certified

Job description

Job Posting Information

• Full-time Permanent
• 40 Hours per week
• North Carolina, US
• Dependent on Experience/Qualifications
• Position Type: Permanent Faculty
• Working Title: Open Rank - Clinician Educator

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary

The Division of Geriatric Medicine at the UNC School of Medicine is seeking a dedicated and passionate Open Rank Clinician Educator faculty member to join our growing team. This position offers the opportunity for 100% clinical effort and is ideal for individuals committed to delivering exceptional care to older adults while contributing to a collaborative academic environment.

The Division of Geriatric Medicine, in partnership with the Center for Aging and Health, is committed to excellence in the clinical care of older adults. Faculty members have the opportunity to practice across a variety of care settings, including our nationally recognized interdisciplinary Geriatrics Clinic, continuing care retirement communities, skilled nursing facilities, and the Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE) Inpatient Service. Our team-based approach emphasizes high-quality, patient-centered care while supporting innovation and professional growth.

The UNC School of Medicine is proud to be ranked among the nation's leading institutions for primary care education. The Division of Geriatric Medicine plays a vital role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals through a wide range of educational opportunities involving medical students, residents, fellows, and interprofessional learners. Our educational programs are supported by prestigious organizations, including the Health Resources and Services Administration, The Duke Endowment, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Institute on Aging. Faculty members have opportunities to participate in and contribute to these educational initiatives while helping shape the future workforce in geriatrics and healthy aging.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• MD or related degree.
• Board Certified in Internal Medicine.
• Geriatrics Medicine Board Certification Eligible or Certified.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

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Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Department Contact Information

• Hanna Cavallaro
• [e-mail]

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