Chief of Geriatrics & Director, Center Aging and Health - UNC School of Medicine

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Chief of the Division of Geriatrics and Director of the Center for Aging and Health

The UNC Division of Geriatric Medicine is currently reviewing applications from qualified physicians for the position of Division Chief of Geriatrics and Director of the Center for Aging and Health. This role carries an Open Rank faculty appointment with an at‑will secondary appointment as Division Chief. The Division Chief will provide leadership within a robust academic practice and foster the development of excellence in research, medical education, complex clinical care, and quality and safety.

Responsibilities include a balanced portfolio of administrative, clinical, research, and educational duties.

We invite candidates with a proven record of productivity in basic and translational research, clinical research, and/or clinical trials. Preferred candidates will demonstrate creativity and passion for academic leadership, exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and a clear ability to manage a multifaceted academic division and center. The successful candidate will inspire confidence through thoughtful reasoning and sound decision‑making. The Division Chief reports directly to the Chair of Medicine and collaborates closely with other division chiefs and senior leaders to advance the intertwined missions of the Department of Medicine and UNC Health.

Academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Requirements / Qualifications

• MD or DO degree
• Board certification in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Excellent communication skills

Required Application Materials:

Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and an Administrative Summary outlining leadership, research, and educational accomplishments, including current efforts and future direction.

For additional information, please contact Laura Oakes es.edu

Job Details

Legal

Employer:

NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians

Organization Unit:
Network Physician Recruitment

Work Type:
Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type:
Onsite

Work Schedule:

Day Job

Location of Job: US:

NC:

Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime:
Exempt:
No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.