Director, Institute for Health

Open date: November 5, 2025

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

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

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.

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.
  
  
• Identifies the need for faculty recruitments and engages in hiring of faculty 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/delegated by the Associate Deans and/or Dean.
• Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations and University and school policies.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in the health professions or PhD in a health-related field.
• At least one year's experience as an administrator, three years preferred.
• Exceptional scientific achievement in an area related to health and/or aging.
• A track record of successful leadership/administrative experience in an academic setting.
• A 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 3 references. Note: References will not be contacted without applicant approval.
  

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.

• 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

• 3 required (contact information only)

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.

* "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.

* UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

* UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

* APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment