Interested applicants may apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining their interest and qualifications, addressed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Eve Kerr, and emailed to wlawler@med.umich.edu.

The University of Michigan's Department of Internal Medicine invites applications for the position of Chief of the Division of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine.

The division chief is responsible for the academic, clinical, educational and administrative vision, oversight and initiatives of the division. Candidates should have demonstrated scholarly distinction appropriate for a tenure track appointment at the associate professor/professor level and demonstrate capacity for leadership. This position reports directly to the Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine. The primary responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Effectively manage a comprehensive multi-site clinical operation
• Oversee and expand a robust research operation funded by federal and non-federal grants
• Enhance educational opportunities for medical students, residents, and fellows within the division
• Recruit and develop the best and the brightest faculty to enhance and grow the Division's national reputation

The division chief is paired with a division administrator who fully supports the administrative needs of the division. Together, they will develop a strong and effective working relationship to support the strategic direction of the division.

More information about this position can be found here.

Candidates must possess an M.D. or equivalent degree, board eligible/certified in geriatric medicine or hospice and palliative medicine, and should be, or be qualified to be, licensed in the State of Michigan.

This position can be filled as an Associate Professor/Professor. Rank is determined on qualifications. 

Employment will require both a criminal background check and an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. Candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure form as well as an authorization to release information form.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.