The center serves as a focal point for faculty members in the university in gerontology. Preference will be given to applicants with background in policy, demography, and social gerontology. Appointment as director is for five years with potential renewal. Center and director are reviewed at five-year intervals by the University Commission on Research. Academic appointment will be in one of the five departments within the College of Human Resources.
Salary is competitive with increases based on merit.
Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and direct three letters of reference to Dr. Rosemary Blieszner, Chair, Search Committee, Center for Gerontology, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0426. Some graduate issues and policies will also be handled by associate deans in the office of college instruction. The successful candidate will work closely with a second associate dean and some duties will be shared or closely coordinated. There is an expectation of some continued classroom teaching and for flexibility in job assignments as changes occur with college and university restructuring. Candidates should have significant experience in undergraduate activities including advising, curriculum, instruction, and service.