Academic Geriatrician/General Internal Medicine

University of Kentucky Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status. Posting Details Posting Details Job Title Academic Geriatrician/General Internal Medicine Requisition Number FE03535 Working Title Department Name 7H359:INTERNAL MEDICINE & DIVISIONS - GENERAL Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Tenure Track Required Education MD or MD/PhD degree Required Related Experience Residency Training as well as experience as a clinical physician Must have outstanding clinical and communication skills Must possess a strong interest in clinical research activities related to dementia Required License/Registration/Certification Board certification in Internal Medicine Licensed to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Kentucky Job Summary The Sanders-Brown Center on Aging (SBCoA) and the Division of Internal Medicine at University of Kentucky (UK) in Lexington KY are seeking a full-time academic Geriatrician for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Applicants should be board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine and have demonstrated clinical and research skills. This academic appointment offers an opportunity to provide clinical care in a cooperative and collegial team environment at UK Healthcare while also participating in clinical research activities in the SBCoA and its long-standing NIA -funded Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC). The position will have 50% protected time for pursuit of collaborative clinical research activities that include numerous clinical trials for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and observational studies in longitudinal cohorts such as the ADRC and MarkVCID. Clinical service will focus on the clinical care of older adults in the ambulatory care setting. The successful candidate will have demonstrated commitment to interprofessional practice, cultural competence, quality improvement with a proven ability to provide high quality primary, specialty, and consultative care. Candidate must use a person-centered approach that embraces an understanding of personal goals, equity, inclusion, and holistic care. Application Requirements • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated CV • Cover Letter • Statement of Research Interests (Specific Request 1) • Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (Specific Request 2) • Contact Information for 3 individuals who can serve as References Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply Open Until Filled Yes University Community of Inclusion The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national check and/or drug screen. Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (). The College of Medicine recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within our college, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of these values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience. (Open Ended Question) The College of Medicine seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, student, and colleague we encounter. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the College of Medicine values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork? Yes No Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's Online Employment System? (Diverse Issues in Higher Education) (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium) Academic Keys A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member UK Job Fair None of the above Applicant Documents Required Documents Curriculum Vita Cover Letter Specific Request 1 Specific Request 2 Optional Documents Apply Here PI

Created: 2024-10-19