Faculty - Neurology (Headache Specialist)

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is seeking a full-time Faculty - Neurology (Headache Specialist) to join the Legacy campus. The role blends clinical care with teaching and scholarly activity in a collaborative academic environment.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive neurology and headache care in outpatient and inpatient settings, with opportunities for clinical research and teaching of students, residents, and fellows.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or foreign equivalent to MD.
• Neurology residency training required.
• Headache Medicine fellowship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, treat, and manage patients with general neurological conditions.
• Provide care in general neurology clinics and inpatient consultations.
• Engage in clinical research if desired, including clinical trials, and contribute to scholarly publications (optional but encouraged).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
• Educate medical students, residents, and fellows through formal lectures and informal clinical teaching.

Skills

Communication Skills

Education

MD/DO or foreign equivalent

Neurology residency training

Headache Medicine fellowship training

Job description

Department:

SOM KC Neurology

General Neurology Faculty

Position Title:

Faculty - Neurology (Headache Specialist)

Job Family Group:

Academic

Job Description Summary:

The Department of Neurology is seeking a full-time faculty member with the expertise in Headache Medicine to join our dynamic team at the Legacy campus. This position supports our mission of delivering the highest quality patient care while fostering education and research opportunities.

The faculty member will provide comprehensive care for patients with general neurological disorders and headache conditions in both outpatient and inpatient settings. It is a unique opportunity to blend clinical practice with teaching and scholarly activities in a collaborative environment.

Job Description:

Job Duties

• Diagnose, treat, and manage patients with general neurological conditions.
• Provide care in general neurology clinics and inpatient consultations.
• Engage in clinical research if desired, including clinical trials, and contribute to scholarly publications (optional but encouraged).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
• Educate medical students, residents, and fellows through formal lectures and informal clinical teaching.

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 foreign equivalent to an MD

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 :

• Eligible for a Kansas medical license.

Work Experience :

• Neurology residency training.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience :

• Headache Medicine fellowship training.

Skills

• Communication Skills

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