Instructor Position - Division of Geriatric Medicine

About the role

The Division of Geriatrics in the Department of Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for several Instructor positions in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years).

Responsibilities

• Teaching medical students, residents, fellows, older adults and their care partners
• Providing clinical care in the House Calls program, ambulatory care practice and/or in the hospital Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE) unit
• Participation in Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) activities
• Courses, grant writing, manuscript writing, or other scholarship and research which will be determined through discussion with Division Chief and/or mentor

Requirements

Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree. Applicants should be board certified or board eligible in geriatric Medicine.

Qualifications

The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.