Rheumatology Assistant Professor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Kansas Medical Center seeks a Rheumatology Assistant Professor to deliver clinical care in rheumatology, teach fellows, residents, and students, and lead clinical research projects. This tenure-track role expects strong contributions in teaching, research, and service.

Tenure-track appointments are full-time with a seven-year probationary period; clinical scholar path includes Clinician-Educator or Clinician-Investigator tracks emphasizing education and scholarship.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree and board certification in medicine.
• Board certified/eligible in Rheumatology per requirements.
• Formal degree to meet accreditation and institutional standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent care for Rheumatology patients.
• Teach and supervise Rheumatology Fellows, residents and students.
• Initiate and engage in clinical research projects.

Skills

Teaching

Supervision

Clinical research

Education

MD/DO

Board Certified/Eligible in Rheumatology

Job description

Department

Department: SOM KC Internal Medicine - Allergy, Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology ----- Medicine - Allergy Immun Rheum

Position Title

Position Title: Rheumatology Assistant Professor

Job Family Group

Job Family Group: Academic

Summary

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.

Job Duties

Provide excellent care for Rheumatology patients. Teach and supervise Rheumatology Fellows and rotating residents and students. Initiate and engage in clinical research projects.

Required Qualifications

• Education: MD/DO; Board Certified in Medicine, Board Certified/Eligible in Rheumatology
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience: Clinical experience in Rheumatology and experience in education and/or research

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.

Employee Type

Employee Type: Regular Time Type: Full time

Mission

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 / Non-Discrimination

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 https://kumc-publicpoliciesandprocedures.policystat.com/policy/8446235/latest/

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.

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https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html