Associate Professor (Breast Surgical Pathologist)- Pathology

University of Kansas Medical Center Kansas City, KS Full-time Health Care Provider

Posted on April 30, 2024

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Associate Professor (Breast Surgical Pathologist)- Pathology

Department:
SOM KC Pathology and Lab Medicine
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Pathology

Position Title:
Associate Professor (Breast Surgical Pathologist)- Pathology

Job Family Group:
Academic

Job Description Summary:
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking an academically oriented full-time faculty for the Division of Anatomic Pathology.

The department is experiencing rapid growth and has established a sub specialization practice model, performing over 5 million tests and accessioning over 46,000 surgical pathology cases annually with a large case variety. A robust multidisciplinary breast treatment team is active in our system. The Department and The University of Kansas Health System are an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, which provides rich opportunities for clinical and translational research, both within the Department and within the Medical Center.

This is a full-time appointment with preference for candidates that qualify for the Assistant, Associate, or full Professorial rank on either the tenured or non-tenure clinical track.

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 Description:

Required Qualifications

Education/Certification/Licensure:

MD or MD/PhD or DO degree
Board certification or eligible in AP or AP/CP.
Eligible for unrestricted licensure for the practice of medicine in Kansas is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience:

Fellowship training in Breast and/or GYN preferred.
Additional expertise in another subspecialty such as gynecologic pathology.

Job Duties Outlined

Participation in diagnostic sign out of 2-3 subspecialty areas.
Participation in general surgical pathology frozen section service.
Contribute to medical student, resident and fellow training.
Develop research projects reflective of his/her/their own interests.

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 nine 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

Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Academic-Surgical-Pathologist_JR004673 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR004673.

Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.

About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Center’s mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.

Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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

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Associate Professor (Breast Surgical Pathologist)- Pathology

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