Faculty - Geriatrics
Job Description
Shape the future of medical education at one of Florida’s most innovative universities.
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is excited to invite applications for a Faculty position in geriatrics within the Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine. Since 1964, NSU has been recognized for academic excellence, innovation, and community impact. Our faculty enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits (including tuition waiver, retirement plans, medical and dental), and a university-wide commitment to wellness as a fully tobacco-free campus. Join us in making NSU the preeminent place to learn, teach, work, and grow.
About the Role:
The Faculty – Geriatrics position is ideal for a clinician-educator who is passionate about teaching, clinical care, and advancing geriatrics education. The ideal candidate will have prior academic experience or significant professional experience related to their specialty area and will contribute meaningfully to the academic, clinical, and service missions of the College of Osteopathic Medicine.
What You’ll Do:
- Teach assigned courses in classroom, small-group, and laboratory settings.
- Provide patient care in ambulatory, nursing home, and hospital environments and participate in call schedules.
- Provide consultative services to NSU outpatient clinics.
- Support students through advising, tutoring, remediation, and scheduled office hours.
- Engage in departmental and college-wide committees.
- Contribute to the development of curriculum for new and existing courses.
- Maintain a professional development plan, including scholarship or research to stay current in the field of Family Medicine and Geriatrics.
- Demonstrate professionalism and ethical behavior in all aspects of work.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What We’re Looking For:
Required Knowledge/Skills
- Strong knowledge of the medical field
- Demonstrated clinical experience
Required Education & Credentials
- Terminal degree (DO or MD)
- Board certification in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, or related specialty
- Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Geriatrics OR Internal Medicine board certification
Required Experience
- 4–6 years of related academic or clinical experience, including research or equivalent professional expertise
Why NSU?
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Tuition waiver for eligible dependents
- Retirement plan options
- Supportive, mission-driven environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and academic advancement
If you’re passionate about educating the next generation of physicians and improving care for aging populations, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and make an impact at Nova Southeastern University.