Assistant Professor - Laryngology

KUMC University of Kansas Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

The University of Kansas Medical Center's Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery department seeks an Assistant Professor in Laryngology. The role provides outpatient and surgical care for laryngologic conditions, jointly employed by KU Medical Center and KU Health System, with responsibilities across clinical, educational and research missions.

The candidate collaborates with laryngology colleagues, speech-language pathologists, and head and neck oncologic surgeons, contributing to education of

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent degree required.
• Board certified/eligible in Otolaryngology.
• Completion of, or expected completion of, fellowship training in Laryngology.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient and surgical laryngology services at affiliated sites.
• Collaborate with speech-language pathologists and head and neck surgeons.
• Educate medical students, residents and learners.
• Submit required clinical billing information within one day of visits or procedures.
• Participate in departmental research and scholarly activities.

Skills

Clinical care

Surgical skills

Education to learners

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Fellowship in Laryngology

Board certified/eligible in Otolaryngology

Job description

Department, Position, and Summary

Department: SOM KC Otolaryngology (ENT) ----- Faculty Position Title: Assistant Professor - Laryngology Job Family Group: Academic Job Description Summary: The Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at The University of Kansas Medical Center provides specialized outpatient and surgical care for patients with laryngologic conditions. 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. The faculty member collaborates with laryngology colleagues, speech-language pathologists, and head and neck oncology surgeons to provide patient care across affiliated practice sites. The individual also participates in the education of medical students and residents and contributes to departmental research and scholarly activities.

Job Description

Job Duties Provide outpatient and surgical laryngology services at The University of Kansas Health System and affiliated practice sites. Collaborate with speech-language pathologists, head and neck oncology surgeons, and other healthcare professionals in the evaluation and management of patients. Participate in the education and training of medical students, residents, and other learners. Submit required clinical billing information within one day of outpatient clinic visits or surgical procedures and close patient encounters within 96 hours. Participate in departmental research and scholarly activities. Maintain compliance with the medical staff bylaws and applicable requirements of The University of Kansas Health System and affiliated practice facilities. 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 degree. 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: Board certified/eligible in Otolaryngology. Work Experience: Completion of, or expected completion of, fellowship training in Laryngology.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience: Clinical experience in laryngology. Experience participating in research or scholarly activities. Experience obtaining competitive external research funding or potential to secure external funding.

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 and Working Hours

Employee Type: Regular Time Type: Full time

Mission and Equal Opportunity

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. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination https://kumc-publicpoliciesandprocedures.policystat.com/policy/8446235/latest/ 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. https://civilrights.ku.edu/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf https://www.laborposters.org/federal/1606-federal-pay-transparency-poster.htm