Assistant Professors - Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

University of Kansas Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement program

Paid time off

Discretionary day after six months

Job summary

University of Kansas Medical Center invites applications for Assistant Professors in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The role emphasizes diagnostic sign-out in 2-3 subspecialties, surgical pathology, and active involvement in training of students and residents.

The position offers a tenure-track track with an initial seven-year probationary period, and a Clinician-Scholar path balancing clinical service, teaching, and research.

Qualifications

• MD, DO or foreign degree equivalent.
• Must be board certified/eligible in Anatomic Pathology and Cytopathology.
• Fellowship(s) in subspecialties including Breast, GYN and Head & Neck.
• Hold or be eligible for a Kansas medical license.

Responsibilities

• Participate in diagnostic sign out of 2-3 subspecialty areas.
• Contribute to general surgical pathology frozen section services.
• Involve in medical student, resident, and fellow training.
• Develop research projects aligned with candidate interests.

Skills

Board certification

Fellowship in subspecialties

Kansas medical license eligibility

Background check consent

Education

MD/DO or foreign equivalent

Job description

Department

SOM KC Pathology and Lab Medicine

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 Requirements

• 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

Mission 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

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. 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