Assistant Professor - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Kumc; Región Metropolitana de Santiago; On-site; CLP 117,188,000 - 146,484,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

University of Kansas Medical Center seeks an Assistant Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery to join a dynamic academic department. The position emphasizes clinical service, teaching, and scholarly activity within a two-path Clinical Scholar Track (Clinician-Educator or Clinician-Investigator).

The role includes a weekly clinic day, daily rounds, and active involvement in research and department education; initial probationary period and tenure considerations apply.

Qualifications

• Board certification in cardiothoracic surgery.
• Ability to obtain/maintain Kansas and Missouri medical licenses.
• Completion of Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship.

Responsibilities

• One clinic day per week for new and postoperative patients; operate four days per week based on volume.
• Rounding on all patients and coverage of call.
• Contribute to research and department educational efforts.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Teaching

Education

Board Certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Licenses: KS and MO

Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship

Job description

Department

SOM KC Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (CTS)

Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surg

Position Title

Assistant Professor - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job Family Group

Academic

Job Description Summary

Tenure track appointments are full-time with an initial probationary period of seven years. Criteria for promotion includes significant achievements in teaching, research/scholarship, and service. The award of tenure is based on potential for sustained contributions, performing beyond expected duties, and demonstrating leadership and innovation in activities that enhance the reputation of the University.

The Clinical Scholar Track is for full-time faculty members who are heavily involved in clinical service, education, and related scholarship. This track has two career paths: Clinician-Educator concentrating on teaching and Clinician-Investigator for concentrating on research/scholarship. Significant contributions in professional and academic service are required for both paths.

Job Description

Job Duties

• One clinic day per week where new and post op patients are seen. Operating 4 days per week based on volume.
• Rounding on all patients.
• Covering call.
• Participating as appropriate in research and Department educational efforts.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

Certifications/Licensures

• Board Eligible/Board Certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
• Must be able to obtain or maintain Kansas and Missouri medical licenses

Work Experience:

Completion of Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience

3 years of experience.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time