Rheumatology Assistant Professor

University of Kansas Medical Center; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Paid time off including vacation and sick leave

Job summary

The University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking a full-time Rheumatology Assistant Professor for a tenure track position in the SOM KC Internal Medicine department. Responsibilities include providing excellent patient care, teaching rheumatology fellows, and engaging in clinical research. Required qualifications include an MD/DO, board certification in Medicine, and eligibility in Rheumatology. Benefits include health insurance from day one, retirement plans with employer contributions, and paid time off. Join us in enhancing the university's reputation through education and research.

Qualifications

• MD/DO; Board Certified in Medicine, Board Certified/Eligible in Rheumatology.
• Formal degree in the cited discipline area to ensure foundational knowledge and skill set.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent care for rheumatology patients.
• Teach and supervise rheumatology fellows, rotating residents, and students.
• Initiate and engage in clinical research projects.

Skills

Clinical experience in rheumatology

Experience in teaching

Experience in research

Education

MD/DO; Board Certified in Medicine

Board Certified/Eligible in Rheumatology

Job description

Department

SOM KC Internal Medicine - Allergy, Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology

Position Title

Rheumatology Assistant Professor

Job Family Group

Academic

Job Description Summary

Tenure track appointments are full‑time with an initial probationary period of seven years. Criteria for promotion include 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 heavily involved in clinical service, education, and related scholarship. This track has two career paths: Clinician‑Educator focusing on teaching and Clinician‑Investigator focusing on research. Significant contributions in professional and academic service are required for both paths.

Job Duties

• Provide excellent care for rheumatology patients.
• Teach and supervise rheumatology fellows, rotating residents, and students.
• Initiate and engage in clinical research projects.

Required Qualifications

• MD/DO; Board Certified in Medicine, Board Certified/Eligible in Rheumatology.
• Formal degree in the cited discipline area to ensure foundational knowledge and skill set.

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical experience in rheumatology.
• Experience in education and/or research.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Benefits

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions when 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. For more details, see https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html.

Employment Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time