Division Chief - Geriatric Medicine

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• Department
  :
  Med‑Geriatric Medicine — 411440
• Posting Open Date
  : 11/07/2025
• Open Until Filled
  :
  Yes
• Position Type
  :
  Permanent Faculty
• Working Title
  :
  Division Chief – Geriatric Medicine
• Appointment Type
  :
  Open Rank
• Vacancy : FAC
  0005722
• Full‑time/Part‑time
  :
  Full‑Time Permanent
• Hours Per Week
  : 40
• Fte
  : 1
• Position Location
  :
  North Carolina, US
• Proposed Start Date
  : 03/01/2026

Our mission is to improve the health and well‑being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve by providing leadership and excellence in patient care, education and research. Patient care promotes health and superb clinical care while reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities. Education prepares tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers through innovative, integrated curricula and interprofessional teamwork. Research develops and supports rich health sciences programs, centers and resources, fostering collaboration and supporting outstanding research across basic, translational, mechanistic and population domains.

This position will serve as Chief of the Division of Geriatrics and Director of the Center for Aging and Health. The Chief will hold an Open Rank faculty appointment with an at‑will Division Chief secondary appointment. The Division Chief must lead robust academic practice, promote development of expertise in research, medical education, complex clinical care, quality and safety. Responsibilities include administrative, clinical, research and educational duties.

Candidates should have a proven track record in basic and translational research, clinical research and/or clinical trials. Favored candidates will possess creativity, passion for academic leadership, superior communication, interpersonal skills and clear demonstration of the qualities needed to manage a multifaceted academic division and center; and the ability to inspire confidence in reasoning and decision‑making. The Chief reports directly to the Chair of Medicine and works collaboratively with division chiefs across the department and other senior leaders.

• MD Degree

• Board certification in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics
• Demonstrated leadership skills, excellent communication skills

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. The position will report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.

Required Documents:
Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter and Administrative Summary which should include a narrative of your leadership, research and educational accomplishments, including current work and future direction.