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The Gerontology Department at the University of Massachusetts Boston is searching for a full professor with tenure (associate professors with strong records are also invited to apply). The specialization they are looking for is health and under-represented populations in aging societies.
Application Link: https://employmentopportunities.umb.edu/boston/en-us/job/524620/professor-gerontology
Application Link: https://forms.gle/874PgNBhtn2Eq38C9
Black in Gerontology & Geriatrics and the Gerontological Society of America’s (GSA) HBCU Collaborative Interest Group are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2024 HBCU Ambassadors Program (HAAP).
Please use the link below to submit your application for the HBCU Ambassadors Program (HAAP) by May 31, 2024. If you have any questions, send them to hbcuaging@gmail.com.
Application Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGcFs46CaQ2X19v__YmH6EvhsG-2sPYh6NW5k2jrcB220VFg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Application Link: https://amfedaging.wufoo.com/forms/biggafar-travel-award-gsa-preconference-2023/
Position Description:
The University of Washington (UW) is recruiting for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor (without tenure due to funding) in the Division of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine. Salary and academic appointment at the University of Washington will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and academic rank. Patient care will occur at Harborview Medical Center and may include both inpatient and outpatient clinical assignments. Teaching of trainees (medical students, residents, and fellows) will be expected in clinical settings. The successful candidate will have a scholarly interest in Gerontology or Geriatric Medicine.
Assistant Professors without tenure (WOT) are eligible for multi-year appointments and Associate Professors without tenure (WOT) hold indefinite appointments that both align with a 12-month service period (July 1–June 30). Faculty with 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July–June), meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off.
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates should submit a CV, cover letter that includes a concise description of their training, scholarly activities, and career goals, and a diversity and equity statement that addresses either 1) experiences with diversity efforts in training, professional/military work, previous teaching, and service or 2) potential to foster more equitable healthcare delivery in the Division of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine inclusion to the Search Committee, University of Washington.
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Application Link: http://apply.interfolio.com/122172
UMass Boston Gerontology department is searching to hire a tenure-track assistant professor who does research in the area of aging and health equity.
Scripps Gerontology Center is currently looking for an Assistant/Associate Director of Strategic Communications and a Senior Research Assistant/Research Associate/Senior Research Associate. For more details and to apply, visit:
The pre-conference workshop will convene advanced students and early career researchers, practitioners, and advocates interested in addressing epistemic harm that can be perpetuated through research and practice. Participants will broaden their perspectives on new and emerging trends in equity-based research and practice, which will highlight how addressing these trends can assist in recalibrating their research programs and clinical practice.
The workshop, “Pathways to Equity-Based Aging Research and Practice,” will be held on November 02, 2022, from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, in Indianapolis, Indiana. This interactive workshop will include small group sessions with diverse speakers who will share their experiences with incorporating an equity lens in their research design and clinical practice, working with community stakeholders, non-harmful reporting of research findings, and grant mechanisms that have been successful in furthering their research careers. In addition, the workshop will foster networking and build connections among participants and panelists.
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