Assistant Professor - Internal Medicine (Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine)

University of Kansas Medical Center • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

The Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at University of Kansas Medical Center will manage pleural and complex pulmonary disease, and provide high-quality medical care to patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. In addition, the Assistant Professor will play an active role in the education and training of Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellows, as well as participate in departmental and divisional academic activities. 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.

Requirements

• MD, DO or equivalent.
• 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.
• 3 years of experience in basic/translational research in respiratory field.
• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Nice To Haves

• 5 years of experience in basic/translational research in respiratory field.
• Evidence of extramural grant funding as demonstrated by application materials.
• Experience leading a laboratory in basic/translational research.

Responsibilities

• Manage pleural disease using state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic techniques.
• Provide comprehensive care for pulmonary patients in both inpatient and outpatient clinical settings.
• Collaborate with an established Pulmonary research group to support clinical innovation and scholarly activity.
• Contribute to the education and mentorship of Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellows, residents, and medical students.
• Participate in departmental and divisional educational conferences, teaching rounds, and academic activities as assigned.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and maintain expertise in interventional pulmonary medicine.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree