Rural Gerontology, Healthy Aging and Clinical Innovation- Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (Research or Tenure Track)

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Posting Details

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

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The Robert Larner MD College of Medicine at the University of Vermont and The University of Vermont Health Medical Group are leaders in patient care, medical education and research. The Department of Medicine has initiated a search for a faculty position at the Assistant/Associate Professor/ Professor level (Research Scholar or Tenure Track Pathway). We are seeking an outstanding scientist with an established research program and a commitment to gerontology, healthy aging and clinical innovation in the context of rural health. The faculty member will develop an independent, externally funded research program focused on promoting healthy aging, maintaining independence and quality of life, and advancing innovative models of care delivery for older adults living in rural settings. Research may span clinical innovation, aging services, technology-enabled care, population health, implementation science, and health system transformation. Strong collaborative opportunities exist with rapidly growing programs across UVM Health, the Larner College of Medicine and the University of Vermont.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., Dr.P.H., M.D., D.O., D.N.P., Sc.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in gerontology, medicine, public health, epidemiology, health services research, nursing, sociology, psychology, implementation science, or a related field.
• Demonstrated scholarship related to aging, population health, clinical innovation, health services research, caregiving or rural health.
• Evidence of potential for or success in obtaining extramural funding from NIH (particularly NIA), HRSA, AHRQ, PCORI, foundations, or other funding agencies.
• Strong record of peer-reviewed publications commensurate with academic rank.
• Demonstrated commitment to collaborative and interdisciplinary research.

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM's mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through their teaching, service, research, scholarship, or creative arts.

Successful candidates will exhibit a strong commitment to the tenets of Our Common Ground and the principles of professionalism. Applicants are required to submit a separate statement detailing how they would enhance the impact of Our Common Ground values and professionalism.

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.

The University of Vermont offers an outstanding benefits package including paid vacation, holidays, and sick days, medical/dental/vision coverage, employer-funded retirement plan options.

Applicants must apply online at: www.uvmjobs.com under Position No. XXXXXXX

Applications must include:

• CV
• Cover letter
• Contact information for three references
• A separate statement detailing how you will enhance the values of Our Common Ground and Professionalism.

Questions about this opportunity may be directed to:

Fred Ko, MD

Director, Center on Aging

Division Chief of Geriatrics

Email: fred.ko@med.uvm.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Employment is subject to a successful background check.

Anticipated Pay Range

Assistant Professor: $110,000-$125,000

Associate Professor: $120,000-$160,000

Professor: $155,000-$240,000

Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States Job Open Date 10/13/2026 Job Close Date Category

Position Information

Posting Number F3777PO Department Med-Geriatrics/55532 Advertising/Posting Title Rural Gerontology, Healthy Aging and Clinical Innovation- Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (Research or Tenure Track) FLSA Exempt Position Number 00028024 Employee FTE 1.0 Employee Term (months) 12

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