Assistant Professors - Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

University of Kansas Medical Center; Kansas City (KS); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City is inviting applications for a tenure-track faculty role in pathology with responsibilities for diagnostic sign-out in 2-3 subspecialties and participation in surgical pathology frozen section services.

The position also emphasizes teaching medical students, residents, and fellows, and development of research projects aligned with the candidate's interests.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent required.
• Board certification/eligibility in Anatomic Pathology and Cytopathology.
• Fellowship in Breast, Gynecologic, or Head & Neck pathology.

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 candidate's interests.
• Other duties as assigned by Chair.

Skills

AP/CP board

Education

MD/DO or foreign degree

Subspecialty fellowship

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