Tenure Track Faculty Position in Geriatric Medicine - Senior ranks

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Philadelphia seeks a tenure track faculty member in Geriatric Medicine. Responsibilities include teaching medical students and residents, conducting outpatient and inpatient care, and developing research programs in geriatrics. Candidates must hold an M.D. or Ph.D. and be board certified in Internal or Family Medicine, with expertise in Geriatric Medicine. The position offers a unique opportunity to impact geriatric care and education.

Qualifications

• Possession of an M.D. or Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree.
• Candidates must be board certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine and certified/board eligible in Geriatric Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Teaching responsibilities for residents, fellows, and medical students.
• Participation in clinical outpatient and inpatient care for older adults.
• Research in geriatrics with an emphasis on obtaining extramural funding.

Education

M.D. or Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D.

Board certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

Certified/board eligible in Geriatric Medicine

Job description

Overview

Tenure Track Faculty Position in Geriatric Medicine - Senior ranks

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Mar 06, 2024

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

Responsibilities

• Teaching responsibilities may include teaching residents, fellows, and medical students. Candidates will have opportunities for participating in the Perelman School of Medicine's educational programs at the UME, GME or post-graduate level.
• Clinical responsibilities may include outpatient care in the ambulatory practice and/or inpatient care at Penn Presbyterian Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE) Unit.
• Research or scholarship responsibilities may include submission of grants and writing research papers in the area of geriatrics. The successful candidate must have an established record of independent extramural funding, high-impact publications, and a strong national/international reputation.
• The candidate will be responsible for building a research program in areas of high relevance for geriatric medicine, including but not limited to health services research, clinical epidemiology, decision sciences, clinical interventions, geriatric syndromes (e.g., depression, delirium, dementia, falls, gait disorders, incontinence, osteoporosis, frailty, sensory loss, sleep disorders) or a focus on the pathology/pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment or care (at the individual, system or societal levels) of a medical or surgical disease in older adults. The division has a particular interest in research addressing neurodegenerative diseases, sleep, population health, surgical care, and oncology. A depth and breadth of scientific approaches are welcomed. The candidate should have a track record of obtaining NIH, NSF and/or not-for-profit funding and, as well, support from industry and philanthropy that is scientifically, educationally and mission appropriate.
• Clinical and educational responsibilities will be synergistic with divisional needs and the faculty member's research and its translation into practice. There will be an expectation of the ability of the candidate to provide management and/or leadership. Rank will be commensurate with experience.
• We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Possession of an M.D. or Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree. Candidates must be board certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine and certified/board eligible in Geriatric Medicine.

Application Instructions

To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/140011

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.