Assistant Professor - Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Metabolism and Genetics)

Position Title

Assistant Professor - Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Metabolism and Genetics)

Department

SOM KC Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Metabolism & Genetics

Job Summary

The Assistant Professor in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Genetics at The University of Kansas Medical Center provides high-quality, evidence-based, and patient-centered care within their area of specialization. In addition, this role actively contributes to the education and training of learners, including medical students, residents, fellows, or other trainees, and participates in departmental and divisional academic activities.

Job Duties

• Provide patient care in ambulatory clinic, inpatient consults and on-call services.
• Model best practices for diagnosis and treatment of illnesses and conditions.
• Complete appropriate documentation of patient encounters for medical follow-up and timely billing.
• Instruct medical students, residents and fellows in clinical and classroom settings.
• Coach and guide learners appropriate to their education level.
• Evaluate learner's progress.
• Contribute to various research activities of the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Genetics, including trials or grant funded studies.
• Participate in Division, Department, and School faculty activities as allowed by schedule constraints.

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 foreign degree equivalent.
• Certifications/Licenses: Board certified/board eligible in Endocrinology.
• Required Documents: Resume/CV, Cover letter.
• If selected as a final candidate, may be required to complete the Association of American Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records for background checks.

Benefits Package

• Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance, including health expense accounts with employer contributions.
• Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and optional voluntary insurance plans.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick, accrues upon hire with ten paid holidays.
• One paid discretionary day after six months; additional bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave after 12 months.
• A retirement program with generous employer contribution and voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403(b)).

Employment Type

Regular Time, Full time.

Equal 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.

Disability Preference

Under Kansas state law, certain KUMC positions are subject to disability preference. Qualified applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview and may provide proof of disability to meet performance standards.