Assistant Professor - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Assistant Professor – Cardiothoracic Surgery

Department: SOM KC Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (CTS)

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 concentrating on research/scholarship. Significant contributions in professional and academic service are required for both paths.

• One clinic day per week where new and postoperative patients are seen.
• Operating 4 days per week based on volume.
• Rounding on all patients.
• 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.

• 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

Work Experience: 3 years of experience.

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American 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.

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..html

Regular

Full time

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