Assistant Professor - Internal Medicine (Transplant Hepatology)

University of Kansas Medical Center; Wheeler Heights (OR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off and holidays

Academic environment with research and

Job summary

University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City seeks an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine (Transplant Hepatology) within the Division of Hepatology of the SOM KC Internal Medicine. The role combines advanced clinical care for pre- and post-transplant patients with an active educational mission for medical students, residents, and fellows, alongside research and scholarly activities.

The position is jointly employed by KU Medical Center and KU Health System, supporting clinical,

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent is required.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice medicine in the State of Kansas.
• Resume/CV and Cover Letter required; background check may be conducted if selected.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized clinical, educational, and/or research services within hepatology using current, evidence-based practices.
• Deliver comprehensive hepatology services across clinical settings and educational environments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support patient care, program development, and scholarly activity.
• Contribute to education, training, and mentorship of learners, residents, fellows, and other trainees.
• Participate in departmental and divisional meetings, teaching rounds, seminars, and academic activities.

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Job description

Department: SOM KC Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and Hepatology ----- Medicine-Gastroenterology Position Title: Assistant Professor - Internal Medicine (Transplant Hepatology) Job Family Group: Academic Job Description Summary: The Assistant Professor in the Division of Hepatology at The University of Kansas Medical Center provides high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care in Hepatology, including the evaluation and treatment of pre- and post-operative liver transplant patients and patients with general Hepatology needs. This position is jointly employed by The University of Kansas Medical Center and The University of Kansas Health System and supports the clinical, educational, research, and service missions of both institutions. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the faculty member serves in a clinical educator role, providing education to medical students, residents, fellows, and other trainees caring for inpatients. The faculty member provides consultative services for patients cared for by other faculty members and contributes to research, educational, and clinical initiatives related to areas of interest and expertise. The individual also participates in scholarly and academic activities that advance the missions of the division and institution.

Job Duties

• Provide specialized clinical, educational, and/or research services within area of expertise using current, evidence-based practices and techniques.
• Deliver comprehensive services across clinical settings, classroom environments, laboratory settings, or a combination thereof.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical teams, research groups, academic programs, and institutional partners to support patient care, program development, innovation, and scholarly activity.
• Contribute to the education, training, and mentorship of learners, including students, trainees, and other designated groups.
• Participate in departmental and divisional meetings, case conferences, teaching rounds, seminars, and other academic activities as assigned.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and maintain expertise in their area of specialization, including clinical practice, procedural skills, teaching, and/or research focus.
• 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

• Education: MD, DO, or equivalent.
• This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.
• Certifications/Licenses: Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice medicine in the State of Kansas.
• 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 Information

Employee Type: Regular Time Type: Full time

Mission and Equality Statement

The mission of the University of Kansas Medical Center is to improve lives and communities in Kansas and beyond through innovation in education, research, and health care. 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.

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Disability Preference and E-Verify

Under Kansas state law, certain KUMC positions are subject to disability preference. For positions subject to this requirement, KUMC will offer an interview to a person who has applied for an open position who is qualified, with or without reasonable accommodation, to meet the performance standards of the position and who has presented acceptable proof of disability. If the position you apply for is subject to the disability preference requirement, you will be asked to provide information in support of your request for disability preference when you complete the application for employment.

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