Assistant Professor – Anesthesiology

Department: SOM KC Anesthesiology

Position Title: Assistant Professor – Anesthesiology

Job Family Group: Academic

Job Description Summary

The Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Kansas Medical Center will provide comprehensive, evidence-based anesthesia care across a range of surgical and procedural settings. This faculty member will serve in a clinical educator role with responsibility for the education and supervision of residents, student registered nurse anesthetists, and medical students. The position includes participation in a collaborative anesthesia care model, supervision of advanced practice providers, and contribution to clinical, educational, and academic initiatives aligned with departmental priorities and areas of expertise.

Job Duties

• Provide direct patient care through the delivery of anesthesia services across surgical and procedural settings.
• Supervise certified registered nurse anesthetists and nurse practitioners as part of a collaborative anesthesia care team.
• Instruct and mentor medical students, student registered nurse anesthetists, and residents in clinical and educational settings.
• Participate in departmental meetings, conferences, and faculty activities as allowed by clinical and academic responsibilities.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, or equivalent.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in anesthesiology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fellowship training in a relevant anesthesiology subspecialty.

Required Documents

Resume/CV. Final candidates may be required to complete the Association of American Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage from day one.
• Health expense accounts with generous employer contributions when participating in a qualifying health plan.
• Employer-paid life insurance, long‑term disability insurance, and additional voluntary insurance plans available.
• Paid time off: vacation and sick leave accrue upon hire, plus ten paid holidays and one paid discretionary day after six months; bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave after 12 months.
• Retirement program with generous employer contribution and optional voluntary retirement plans (457 or 403(b)).

EEO 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.