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This is a newly created role for a dynamic leader
with a vision for the future of Geriatrics and the
Department of Family Medicine
. The new director will lead a well
financed/funded collaborative on geriatrics and
gerontology with a vision to become a national
model for innovative, collaborative,
multidisciplinary and community-based research,
training and education. Development of statewide
research networks and training opportunities will
build on the clinical and community data
associated with the statewide community-based
structure of the College and the MSU units. The
selected individual is expected to provide
effective leadership and administration of all
aspects of a multidisciplinary department that
consist of both M.D. and Ph.D. faculty, engaged in
clinical practice, teaching, research, and
community service. A tenured system professorship
will be available for the appropriate candidate
(pending Board of Trustee approval). General
distribution of time for this position is 50%
research, 20% outreach/service, 15% administrative
and 15% teaching
The
new director will have a leadership role in the Geriatric Education Center of Michigan, responsible for recruitment
of faculty (MD/DO, PhD) in gerontology and
geriatrics, and establishment of the
infrastructure necessary to facilitate mentorship,
scholarship and rapid response to funding
opportunities, and development/oversight of a
statewide geriatrics fellowship.
The
candidate must be a physician and be eligible for
licensure to practice medicine in the State of
Michigan and certified by the American Board of
Family Medicine or Internal Medicine with a
certificate of advanced qualification in
geriatrics. The successful candidate should have
academic qualifications commensurate with the rank
of Associate Professor/Professor and have
substantial administrative experience and skills,
including and understanding of departmental
financing in universities.
The successful candidate should have a
strong track record of academic achievement,
research and publications, including demonstrated
ability to attract external funding; a commitment
to education and teaching including mentoring and
teaching skills. The candidate should have strong
interpersonal skills, the ability to work
constructively with a culturally diverse faculty
and student body, and a demonstrated commitment to
diversity in hiring and promotion.
For
more information, or to apply or refer candidates,
please contact:
Tim
Ignash, Founder & Partner
Phone (248) 344-1450
Fax (248) 347-2231
Email tignash@aegis-group.com |
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