Director, Institute for Health & Aging

Application Window

Open date : November 5, 2025

Most recent review date : Friday, Dec 5, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date : Wednesday, May 5, 2027 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

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 the administration and daily functioning of this defined unit within the SON. In this role, the Director is responsible for providing leadership for hiring and development of Institute faculty; support of research programs; evaluation of faculty and staff; and collaborations with campus scientists to advance the thematic interests of the Institute. The role is dynamic and advances the mission of the Institute, in association with School and Campus.

The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Associate or Full professor in the Ladder rank (tenure track) series depending on qualifications.

Position Responsibilities Include :

• Provides visionary leadership to the IHA, and oversees the 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.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

Required documents :

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 . The minimum base salary range for this position is $127,100 - $319,800. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

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

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and / or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility / certification, medical licensure, etc.).

Cover Letter

Statement of Research

Statement of Teaching

Statement Detailing Leadership Experience and Skills

Reference requirements

About UC San Francisco

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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.

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.

Job location

San Francisco, CA