Readvertisement Asst​/Assoc​/Prof; H3-H5M

Title:

Assistant Professor or Associate Professor or Professor (Geriatric Medicine) (H3-H5M11)

Position Numbers: #0082911T and #0085755T

Hiring Unit: UHM, School of Medicine, Department of Geriatric Medicine

Location:

Kuakini Medical Center

Date Posted:
February 27, 2026

Closing Date:
Continuous - first application review begins March 16, 2026

Salary Information:
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

Monthly Type: 11 Month

Tenure Track:
Non-Tenure

Full Time/Part Time:
Full Time (100% FTE)

Temporary/Permanent:
Temporary

Other

Conditions:

Two (2) positions, #0082911T and #0085755T, to begin approximately April 2026, non-tenure, 11-month, temporary, full-time positions funded by G funds as appropriated by SB1252, with secured funding through June 30, 2027; continuation is dependent upon performance and/or funding availability.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To coordinate and incorporate training on Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia for health care providers into existing University of Hawaii health professions programs;
• Review, update, and develop a dementia curriculum to be incorporated into appropriate existing University of Hawaii health professions and health science programs to establish a local, informed dementia workforce;
• Work with the Department Chair and other stakeholders to write and submit annual reports to the legislature on the progress of developing a coordinated aging and dementia curricular focus, which includes interprofessional and interdisciplinary education as appropriate.
• Under general supervision, this position will be responsible for teaching, research, and clinical activities.
• Teaching duties:
  • Provide didactic teaching and clinical supervision to students, residents, fellows, and allied health professionals.
  • Serve as academic advisor and/or research mentor to students, residents, and fellows.
• Service/Clinical:
  • Serve on University committees.
  • Clinical duties will include participation in the department’s clinical teaching programs at one of JABSOM’s affiliated clinical sites, which may include nursing homes, hospitals, home care settings, and clinic facilities. They may include some night and weekend calls.
• Scholarship:
  • Develop an academic career in Geriatric Medicine, including abstract presentations and publications on geriatrics topics.
  • Contribute to the department’s robust Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement initiatives in clinical settings.
  • Develop research and/or medical education grant-funded projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Assistant Professor Minimum Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree from an accredited medical school;
• Eligible for unrestricted Hawaii medical license;
• Eligible for federal and state narcotics licenses;
• Board certified (within seven (7) years) or qualified to become board certified in Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine) or Family Medicine (American Board of Family Medicine);
• Fellowship training and board eligibility or certification in Geriatric Medicine;
• Participation in medical student, resident, and/or fellow teaching;
• Participation in research, scholarly activity, or clinical administration;
• Demonstrated interest and expertise in dementia;
• Sincere interest and experience in the care of older patients;
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and interdisciplinary communication and teaming skills.

Assistant Professor Desirable Qualifications

• Experience working in a multicultural environment.

Associate Professor Minimum Qualifications

• Same as Assistant Professor plus:
• Minimum of four (4) years at the rank of Assistant Professor or four (4) years of other medical experience or a minimum of one year at the rank of Associate Professor at another accredited medical school.
• Maintaining Geriatrics board certification.
• Evidence of excellent patient care in a collaborative environment.
• Evidence of effective research and scholarly activity (i.e., recent publications in peer-reviewed journals or regional/national presentations), or medical education administration.
• Experience in academic and/or clinical program administration.
• Evidence of excellent team building and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written…