About the position
The Department of Family Medicine, Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University is seeking a board-certified Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician with additional qualifications in Geriatrics for a fixed term or tenure track academic leadership position at the rank/title of Clinical Assistant Professor/Assistant Professor or higher (rank is commensurate with experience). The successful candidate will join a well-established medical practice comprised of leading divisions in residency education, medical student education, sports medicine, geriatrics, and research. This position will serve as the Geriatrics Division Director, establishing a vision, building the division, and leading clinical, teaching and research activities in the Geriatric Division. The Division Director will serve as a member of the department's senior leadership team and will set the course for Geriatrics and participate in other department initiatives. The Division Director will lead and supervise faculty in the Geriatrics Division within the Department of Family Medicine, while also serving as a faculty physician to include: participating in the teaching, mentoring, advising, and supervision of residents, fellows, medical students, and other learners; providing medical care to patients in the Monk Geriatric Ambulatory clinic, ECU Health Medical Center, and one continuing care community with skilled care beds; and participating in various scholarly endeavors.
Responsibilities
- Establish a vision and build the Geriatrics Division.
- Lead clinical, teaching, and research activities in the Geriatric Division.
- Serve as a member of the department's senior leadership team.
- Supervise faculty in the Geriatrics Division.
- Participate in teaching, mentoring, advising, and supervision of residents, fellows, and medical students.
- Provide medical care to patients in various clinics and care settings.
- Participate in scholarly endeavors.
Requirements
- MD or DO from an appropriately accredited institution or completed foreign medical education accepted and recognized for ECFMG Certification.
- CAQ in Geriatrics.
- Board Certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine (American Board of Medical Specialties).
- Qualifying degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions and conferred by the time of hire.
Nice-to-haves
- Collaborative (including interdepartmental) relationship building and maintenance skills.
- Refined analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
- Eligibility to participate in the UNC Optional Retirement Program (ORP) with matching employer contributions.
- Eligibility to participate in various Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plans (401k, 403b, 457).
- Multiple voluntary options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
- Various supplemental plans including Critical Illness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Cancer, and Disability.
