"Assistant Professor - Cardiothoracic Surgery - JR009380"

Assistant Professor - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Department:
SOM KC Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (CTS)
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Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surg

Position Title:
Assistant Professor - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job Family Group:
Academic

Job Description 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

• Clinic and operating room time based on volume and space/availability.
• Covering call.
• Participating as appropriate in research and Department educational efforts.

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

Certifications/Licensures:

• Board Eligible/Board Certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
• Must be able to obtain or maintain Kansas and Missouri medical licenses

Work Experience: Completion of Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience: 3 years of experience.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

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

Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Assistant-Professor---Cardiothoracic-Surgery_JR009380 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR009380.

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.