Open Rank
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Job Info

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Department:

Med-Geriatric Medicine - 411440

Posting Open Date:

11/18/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Type:

Permanent Faculty

Working Title:

Open Rank

Appointment Type:

Tenured/Tenure Track

Vacancy ID:

FAC0005363

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

FTE:

1

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

Dependent on Experience and Qualifications

Proposed Start Date:

07/01/2025

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing 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. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
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 will 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 will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Position Summary:

The Division of Geriatric Medicine in the Department of Medicine at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine at Chapel Hill is seeking applications for an open-rank, tenure-track position. Academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Division of Geriatric Medicine and the Center for Aging and Health are recognized national and global leaders in clinical care, research, and education in Geriatrics.

Ideal candidates are early-career faculty with a vision for building a research program complementary to the Division's strengths which include health promotion, geriatric syndromes, dementia, and deprescribing. Research opportunities range across epidemiology, clinical interventions, and implementation science. Faculty will receive strong mentorship and are expected to contribute to university and professional service activities. UNC's Health Affairs campus provides unique interdisciplinary research opportunities across the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, and Social Work. Additional resources include the NIH-funded Transitional and Clinical Sciences Institute, the Cecil Sheps Center for Health Services Research, the Howard W. Odum Institute for Research in Social Science, UNC Center for Aging and Health and the Lineberger Cancer Center, among others.

Clinical duties will be based at one or more sites, including the award-winning Eastowne Geriatrics Clinic, continuing care retirement communities, skilled nursing facilities, home care, and the Acute Care of the Elderly Inpatient Service.

Supported by organizations including the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the National Institute on Aging (NIA), our education and training programs include the NIA funded T-35 Medical Student Training in Aging Research (MSTAR) program, T-32 program in Geriatric Oncology and HRSA-funded Carolina Workforce Enhancement Program. Close collaboration with the Gillings School of Global Public Health and the Eshelman School of Pharmacy enhances research, teaching, and educational opportunities.

Our faculty are committed to innovations in care leading to better health outcomes and quality of life for the aging population. The Division of Geriatric Medicine is led by founding chief Jan Busby-Whitehead, MD. The Division and the Center consists of 22 primary, 2 joint, 4 geriatrics fellows and 5 adjunct faculty and 22 administrative and research staff members. During FY 2024, the Center for Aging and Health managed over $7 million dollars in sponsored research funding.

The Division of Geriatric Medicine trains future leaders in geriatric medicine to meet the healthcare needs of America's older adults. Together, our clinician-educators, medical students, residents, and fellows are bringing the latest geriatrics research into healthcare practice. On top of that, Chapel Hill is routinely ranked as one of the best places in America to call home! Please consider joining the UNC Geriatrics team. Visit the Department of Medicine website to learn more.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

MD with residency training in Internal Medicine and fellowship training in Geriatric Medicine

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Board Certified/Board Eligible Geriatricians

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions:

Applicants need to apply online athttps://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/291665and include a cover letter, CV, names and contact information for at least 3 references, and a statement of research goals and future directions.

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