Tenured Professor – Geriatrics and Palliative Care Medicine, Director of Center for Geroscience and Healthy Aging

University of Minnesota Physicians

Inaugural Director at the Center for Geroscience and Healthy Aging, leading in geriatrics and palliative care medicine. Building a nationally recognized program with substantial resources and support.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $250,000 - $410,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates leadership in establishing and scaling research and clinical programs focused on healthy aging, with a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Possesses a medical degree, board certification, and a proven track record in clinical excellence and scholarship.

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Medical Degree (MD)Board CertificationClinical ExcellenceGeriatric CareDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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Hard Skills

Clinical CareResearch AdvancementProgram DevelopmentExtramural FundingMentorship

Soft Skills

LeadershipRecruitmentMentorshipCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Board Certification in Relevant FieldEligibility for Minnesota License

Industry Keywords

Healthy AgingGerosciencePalliative CareComplex Patient CareScholarship

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Center for Geroscience & Healthy Aging (CGHA).
Establish and scale the CGHA as a flagship enterprise for healthy aging—creating programs that advance research, clinical care, and innovation.
Set the CGHA strategy and execution plan across discovery, translation, and implementation.
Recruit, retain, and mentor basic, translational, clinical, and population scientists.
Promote inclusive excellence in recruitment, retention, mentorship, and advancement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Medical degree (MD or equivalent) and board certification in a relevant field.
Eligibility to work in the United States and ability to be licensed in Minnesota are required.
Eligible for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
Record of clinical excellence and understanding of geriatric, palliative, and complex patient care.
Outstanding scholarship, including a track record of publications and extramural funding.
Demonstrated record in supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Substantial 401K employer contribution.
Well-being program including an annual spending allotment, peer coaching, counseling, and concierge services.
Allowance for CME, license, board certification, and DEA fees.
Malpractice insurance coverage.
Comprehensive benefits package including low-cost medical, dental, pharmacy plans, and much more.