Assistant Professor - Radiology (Breast Imaging)

University of Kansas Medical Center; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan (457/403b)

Disability insurance

Job summary

University of Kansas Medical Center seeks an Assistant Professor of Radiology (Breast Imaging) to provide subspecialty breast imaging services across clinical sites. The role supports a dedicated breast imaging practice with opportunities in education, clinical research, and academic engagement.

The candidate will interpret mammography, tomosynthesis, ultrasound, and MRI; perform image-guided breast biopsies; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams; and contribute to scholarly activity and

Qualifications

• MD or DO (or equivalent) required to ensure foundational knowledge and licensure eligibility.
• ABR board certified/eligible in Diagnostic Radiology.
• Completion of ACGME-accredited Breast Imaging fellowship.
• Preferred: Experience in breast imaging in addition to clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide subspecialty breast imaging interpretation and consultation across clinical sites.
• Interpret breast imaging studies including mammography, tomosynthesis, ultrasound, and MRI.
• Perform image-guided breast procedures (stereotactic, ultrasound-guided, MRI-guided biopsies).
• Document and report imaging studies and procedures accurately for continuity of care and billing.
• Collaborate with breast surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, and pathology teams.
• Participate in multidisciplinary conferences, departmental meetings, seminars, and faculty activities.
• Instruct and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows; provide learner coaching and evaluation.
• Engage in scholarly activity, clinical research, and quality improvement aligned with the department's missions.

Education

MD or DO (or equivalent)

ABR board certified/eligible in Diagnostic Radiology

Job description

Department

SOM KC Radiology

Job Family Group

Academic

Faculty Position Title

Assistant Professor - Radiology (Breast Imaging)

Job Description Summary

The Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology will provide subspecialty breast imaging services across clinical sites at the University of Kansas Medical Center. This role includes delivering evidence based, patient centered diagnostic imaging and image guided procedures across a range of breast conditions and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support patient care. The position supports a dedicated breast imaging practice and includes opportunities for education, clinical research, and academic engagement.

Job Duties

• Provide subspecialty breast imaging interpretation and consultation, delivering evidence based diagnostic imaging services across a range of breast conditions.
• Interpret breast imaging studies including screening and diagnostic mammography, digital breast tomosynthesis, breast ultrasound, and breast MRI.
• Perform image guided breast procedures including stereotactic, ultrasound guided, and MRI guided biopsies and preoperative localization procedures.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation and reporting of imaging studies and procedures to support continuity of care and billing requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including breast surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, and pathology to support patient care and treatment planning.
• Participate in multidisciplinary conferences, departmental meetings, seminars, and faculty activities as permitted by clinical and academic responsibilities.
• Instruct and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows in clinical and educational settings; provide coaching appropriate to the learner’s level and evaluate learner performance.
• Engage in scholarly activity, clinical research, and quality improvement efforts aligned with the missions of the Department.

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 or 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

ABR board certified/eligible in Diagnostic Radiology. Eligible for licensure in Kansas and Missouri.

Work Experience

Completion of ACGME-accredited Breast Imaging fellowship.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in breast imaging, in addition to clinical practice.

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

Mission

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.

Equal Opportunity

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

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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