"Assistant Professor - Internal Medicine (Pulmonary/Critical Care/Sleep Medicine)"

Job Description Summary

The Assistant Professor in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine within the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center. The role includes performing advanced bronchoscopic and interventional pulmonary procedures, managing pleural and complex pulmonary disease, and providing 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.

Job Description

Job Duties Outlined

• Perform advanced interventional pulmonary and bronchoscopic diagnostic procedures, including therapeutic bronchoscopy for benign and malignant diseases.
• 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 Interventional Pulmonary and Advanced Bronchoscopy 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.
• Extramural grant funding.
• Leading a laboratory in basic/translational research.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• CV/Resume

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---Internal-Medicine--Pulmonary-Critical-Care-Sleep-Medicine-_JR008998 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR008998. 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.