University of Kansas Medical Center

Department

SOM KC Internal Medicine - Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine

Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

Position Title

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

Job Family Group

Academic

Job Description Summary

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.

Job Description

Job Duties Outlined:

• 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.
  
  

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 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.
  
  

Work Experience: 3 years of experience in basic/translational research in respiratory field.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience:

• 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.
  
  

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