Assistant Professors - Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer matching

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an Assistant Professor in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine to participate in diagnostic sign-out across subspecialties and general surgical pathology. The role includes training medical students, residents, and fellows, and developing research projects aligned with personal interests.

The position supports tenure-track progression with an initial seven-year probationary period.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or foreign degree equivalent.
• Board certified/eligible in Anatomic Pathology and Cytopathology.
• Fellowship in Breast, GYN and Head & Neck pathology.
• Hold or be eligible for a Kansas medical license.

Responsibilities

• Participate in diagnostic sign out of 2-3 subspecialty areas.
• Participate in general surgical pathology frozen section services.
• Contribute to medical student, resident, and fellow training.
• Develop research projects reflective of the candidate’s interests.
• Other duties as assigned by Chair.

Skills

Medical degree

Anatomic Pathology

Cytopathology

Breast pathology fellowship

GYN pathology fellowship

Education

MD/DO or foreign degree equivalent

Job description

Department:

SOM KC Pathology and Lab Medicine

Pathology

Position Title:

Assistant Professors - Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Job Family Group:

Academic

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

DUTIES: Participation in diagnostic sign out of 2-3 subspecialty areas. Participation in general surgical pathology frozen section services. Contribution to medical student, resident, and fellow training. Development of research projects reflective of candidate’s interests. Other duties as assigned by Chair.

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.

MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS: MD, DO or foreign degree equivalent. Must be board certified/eligible in Anatomic Pathology and Cytopathology. Completion of fellowship(s) in one or more subspecialties including Breast, GYN and Head & Neck. Hold or be eligible for a Kansas medical license.

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