Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Geriatric Medicine

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Geriatric Medicine

The University of Florida Division of Geriatric Medicine is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified geriatrician to join our rapidly growing, mission-driven team dedicated to advancing the care of older adults. This is a full-time or part-time faculty appointment in the Department of Medicine at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, on either the tenure or non-tenure track. Rank and tenure status will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and career goals. The ideal candidate will be a compassionate clinician and enthusiastic educator with a strong interest in developing an academic career in geriatric medicine. The position offers a robust clinical portfolio, including inpatient, outpatient, and skilled nursing facility care, tailored to the candidate's interests and needs of the division. In addition to clinical practice, there are rich opportunities to teach medical students, residents, and fellows, and to engage in scholarly work from quality improvement to clinical research and innovation in models of aging care.

Our division is deeply committed to interdisciplinary collaboration, excellence in patient care, and preparing the next generation of physicians to meet the needs of a rapidly aging population. Faculty benefit from the resources and prestige of UF Health, the region's premier academic health center, and enjoy working in an environment that values mentorship, professional development, and work-life balance.

Applicants must be board-certified or board-eligible in Geriatric Medicine and eligible for a Florida medical license. Foreign-trained candidates are welcome to apply, and institutional support is available for visa sponsorship where applicable. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, with compensation commensurate with education and experience.

UF Health is one of the Southeast's most comprehensive academic health centers and includes UF Health Shands, an 1,100-bed quaternary referral hospital, which consistently ranks among the top 50-hospitals by U.S. News & World Report in multiple specialties. The University was recently ranked #6 on the 2024 US News & World Report and #7 among Forbes "America's Best Employers" for public universities. In addition, the University of Florida is a top 5 public research university and includes substantial resources to support teaching, research, and collaboration, including one of only two Clinical Translational Science Institute (CTSI) hubs in the state of Florida, the Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center (OAIC) funded by the National Institute on Aging, and the Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC) at the adjacent VA Medical Center.

Benefit highlights:

• Faculty compensation plan that includes quarterly incentives and annual salary increase opportunities
• University employer-paid benefits include individual and family health insurance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits include participation in 403(b) and 457 plans as well as an employer match
• Professional liability protection and sovereign immunity administered by the Florida Board of Governors self-insurance program
• Relocation costs assistance

About the area:

The Gainesville, Florida region has an inexpensive cost of living, nationally ranked public middle and high schools, and superb weather with multiple year-round recreational opportunities including biking, hiking, kayaking, snorkeling, and cave diving. Pristine wilderness areas, coastal communities, famous theme parks, and other attractions are within a short driving distance.

MSA Population: 330,000

Average High Temp in January: 66 F

No State Income Tax

Strong public and private schools

1 hour to Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean

2 hours or less to Jacksonville, Orlando and Tampa

Interested? Send CV and cover letter to View email address on click.appcast.io.

Expected Salary: Salary is negotiable, commensurate with education and experience.

Required Qualifications: Applicants must be board-certified or board-eligible in Geriatric Medicine and eligible for a Florida medical license.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please attach curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation. Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. This position has been reposted. Previous applicants remain in consideration and do not need to reapply.

Health Assessment Required: Yes