Geriatric Clinician Investigator

Job Duties:

The Division of Geriatrics & Gerontology, Department of Medicine, UW School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking applicants for a full-time assistant professor, associate professor or professor on the Clinical Health Sciences (CHS) track. It is expected that the physician-scientist incumbent will successfully obtain ongoing extramural support to conduct investigation in the area of aging and geriatrics research with a preference in physical performance, bone and/or muscle physiology and mobility.

Madison is the state's capital city with a population of over 252,000, and offers an ideal combination of natural beauty, stimulating cultural events, outstanding schools and outdoor recreation.

• This position is full or part time, 50%-100%
• This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.
• This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and repeated every four years.
• Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles: Associate Professor (CHS) or Assistant Professor (CHS). The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.
• Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, will be given be given first consideration

Key Job Responsibilities:

• 40-50%: Conduct research, both independently and in collaboration with other SMPH and UW faculty, within a specialized field of interest including health disparities research, health services research, or a related field.

• The successful candidate will teach medical students, residents, and fellows.

• The successful applicant will participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.

• 40-50%: Provide primary care and/or sub-specialty patient care with a focus on bone disease for our older adult population, with latitude to launch a new clinic that would deliver patient care within rural or urban Dane County UW Health Clinics. Provide clinical patient care and clinical teaching of residents, medical students and fellows.

• 10%: Mentor graduate students and postdoctoral fellows and teach graduate-level courses in relevant fields as appropriate. Participate in professional, public, and university service appropriate to the faculty rank.

Required Qualifications:

• WI medical license by start date of position.
• ABIM or ABFM Board-certified or board eligible in geriatrics by start date of position.
• Completion of a US internal medicine or family medicine residency and fellowship trained in geriatrics by the start date of the position. Fellows are welcome to apply.

Preferred Qualifications:

• For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on CHS Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the CHS Track.

Education:

MD or DO, or equivalent is required

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