Assistant Professor – Anesthesiology

University of Kansas Medical Center; Wheeler Heights (OR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous employer contributions to health expense accounts

Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement program with employer contributions

Job summary

The University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking an Assistant Professor in Anesthesiology for the SOM KC Anesthesiology department. This role involves providing evidence-based anesthesia care and serving as a clinical educator.

Your responsibilities will include supervising nurse anesthetists, mentoring medical students, and participating in clinical and educational initiatives. Required qualifications include an MD or DO and board certification in anesthesiology.

Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off from day one.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or Doctor of Medicine, or equivalent.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in anesthesiology.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care through anesthesia services.
• Supervise nurse anesthetists and nurse practitioners.
• Instruct and mentor students and residents.
• Participate in departmental meetings and activities.

Skills

Clinical education

Anesthesia care

Supervision of residents

Mentorship

Education

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or Doctor of Medicine

Board Certified or Board Eligible in anesthesiology

Job description

Department: SOM KC Anesthesiology

Position Title: Assistant Professor – Anesthesiology

Job Family Group: Academic

Job Description Summary

The Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Kansas Medical Center will provide comprehensive, evidence-based anesthesia care across a range of surgical and procedural settings. This faculty member will serve in a clinical educator role with responsibility for the education and supervision of residents, student registered nurse anesthetists, and medical students. The position includes participation in a collaborative anesthesia care model, supervision of advanced practice providers, and contribution to clinical, educational, and academic initiatives aligned with departmental priorities and areas of expertise.

Job Duties

• Provide direct patient care through the delivery of anesthesia services across surgical and procedural settings.
• Supervise certified registered nurse anesthetists and nurse practitioners as part of a collaborative anesthesia care team.
• Instruct and mentor medical students, student registered nurse anesthetists, and residents in clinical and educational settings.
• Participate in departmental meetings, conferences, and faculty activities as allowed by clinical and academic responsibilities.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, or equivalent.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in anesthesiology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fellowship training in a relevant anesthesiology subspecialty.

Required Documents

Resume/CV. Final candidates may be required to complete the Association of American Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage from day one.
• Health expense accounts with generous employer contributions when participating in a qualifying health plan.
• Employer-paid life insurance, long‑term disability insurance, and additional voluntary insurance plans available.
• Paid time off: vacation and sick leave accrue upon hire, plus ten paid holidays and one paid discretionary day after six months; bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave after 12 months.
• Retirement program with generous employer contribution and optional voluntary retirement plans (457 or 403(b)).

EEO Statement

The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information.