A Health Sciences Professor teaches foundational health science ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, lab experience, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the health science curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.
$143,117 / year median in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)
Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Instructor Discipline:
Clinical Medicine-MD Specialty:
Palliative Medicine Contract Type:
Non-Tenure Track, Renewable Appointment (initial appt period) - 11/1/2025-06/30/2026 Required Licenses/Certifications and other Specific Requirements Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search, This position requires a licensure, certification, or special requirements
Proposed Start Date:
11/01/2025 Position Description Summary The George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates ( MFA ), an independent non-profit academic clinical practice group affiliated with The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences, seeks a full-time, academic Palliative Medicine physician for its Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine within the Department of Medicine. Persons with specific interest in leadership in inpatient palliative medicine are encouraged to apply. This non-tenure-track faculty appointment, expected to start as early as Fall 2025, will be made at a rank (Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor) and salary commensurate with experience. Specific Duties and Responsibilities We are seeking a physician to join our clinical and education-focused practice, which also supports research. Leadership opportunities exist for competitive candidates, and numerous educational opportunities are available in undergraduate and graduate medical education. The physician will join a well-established consultation service, provide clinical supervision to learners at all levels, serve as faculty for an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education ( ACGME )-accredited Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellowship program, enjoy teaching opportunities throughout the medical system, and maintain an active research program. Our practice includes a robust inpatient palliative medicine consult service serving a tertiary care hospital and community-based inpatient hospice unit. Minimum Qualifications Applicants must be board-certified or eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine and eligible for licensure in the District of Columbia at the time of appointment. Applicants must also have a record of experience and a demonstrated strong interest in training medical students and graduate medical education learners in palliative medicine.
Advertised Salary:
$190,000 to $210,000 Other Benefits Full benefits package available, including professional malpractice coverage (including tail coverage), time off for CME , a Professional Expense Account, retirement benefits, etc. The MFA also provides generous health and other benefits, details of which can be found at https://careers.gwdocs.com/benefits . Special Instructions to Applicants To be considered, please complete an online faculty application and upload a curriculum vitae and cover letter. Review of applications will begin on September 26, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.
Yes Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire. EEO Statement The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
