Director, Institute for Health & Aging

Director, Institute for Health & Aging

UCSF School of Nursing (SON) seeks a Director for the Institute for Health & Aging (IHA). The Institute’s goal is to optimize the health and aging of individuals, communities, and society through research, education, and public service in the social and behavioral sciences.

Reporting to the Dean of the School of Nursing, the Director serves as a campus leader in the oversight of this organized research unit. As a member of the Dean’s leadership team, the Director works collaboratively with members of the School Dean’s Council to oversee administration and daily functioning of this defined unit within the SON.

Position Responsibilities

Provides visionary leadership to the IHA and oversees daily operations of the unit.

Serves as a campus leader in the development of knowledge on healthy aging.

Participates as a member of the Dean’s leadership team in advancing the SON’s mission.

Serves as the principal lead in the mentorship of IHA faculty.

Leads in the development and evaluation of IHA faculty and staff.

Identifies the need for faculty recruitments and engages in hiring where appropriate.

Oversees the finances of the unit and collaborates with the Associate Dean for Finance and Administration to achieve a balanced budget.

Serves on committees and councils of the SON, the campus, and external organizations.

Contributes to the educational and research missions in the Director’s area of expertise.

Contributes scholarly works through research, presentations, and publications and seeks funding support.

Participates in the development and evaluation of short- and long‑range goals and objectives for the unit in concert with the IHA community and the School’s leadership team.

Prepares and submits reports as requested or delegated by the Associate Deans and / or Dean.

Adheres to all applicable federal, state, and university laws and regulations.

Position Qualifications

Terminal degree in the health professions or PhD in a health‑related field.

At least one year of administrative experience; three years preferred.

Exceptional scientific achievement in an area related to health and / or aging.

Track record of successful leadership / administrative experience in an academic setting.

Record of successful collaboration in scientific work.

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Statement detailing leadership experience and skills

Statement of research contributions

Statement of teaching contributions

Names and titles of three references (will not be contacted without approval)

EEO Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community.

Compliance and Disclosure

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

“Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.

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Application

Please apply online at https : / / aprecruit.ucsf.edu / JPF05850.

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