Tenure Track Faculty Position in Geriatric Medicine - Junior rank

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in Philadelphia seeks an Assistant Professor in Geriatric Medicine. This position involves teaching medical students, outpatient and inpatient care, and conducting research in geriatrics. Candidates must hold an MD or PhD and be board certified in Internal or Family Medicine. Successful applicants will also participate in grant writing and building a research program. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Board certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Board certified or eligible in Geriatric Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Teach residents, fellows, and medical students.
• Provide outpatient care and/or inpatient care.
• Submit grants and write research papers.

Skills

Teaching

Outpatient care

Research skills

Education

MD or PhD or MD/PhD degree

Job description

Overview

Tenure Track Faculty Position in Geriatric Medicine - Junior rank

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Mar 06, 2024

Deadline: Mar 06, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Division of Geriatrics in the Department of Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for several Assistant Professor positions in the tenure track. Applicants must have an M.D. or Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree. Candidates must be board certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine and board certified or eligible in Geriatric Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Teaching: Teaching residents, fellows, and medical students. Opportunities to participate in educational programs at the UME, GME or post-graduate level.
• Clinical: Outpatient care in the ambulatory practice and/or inpatient care at Penn Presbyterian Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE) Unit.
• Research/Scholarship: Submission of grants and writing research papers in geriatrics. Build a research program addressing health services research, clinical epidemiology, decision sciences, clinical interventions, geriatric syndromes, or related areas. Strong potential for NIH, NSF and/or not-for-profit funding; opportunity for industry and philanthropy support.
• Clinical and educational responsibilities will be synergistic with divisional needs and the faculty member's research and its translation into practice.

Qualifications

• MD or PhD or MD/PhD degree.
• Board certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine and board certified or eligible in Geriatric Medicine.

Application Instructions

To apply, visit: https://apply.interfolio.com/140012

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.