The University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine invites applications to fill a full-time faculty position at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level (tenured or tenure track) in the Department of Biomedical and Health Informatics. This is a full-time appointment (1.0 FTE) with a rank commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will have a key role in the research and education mission of the Department of Biomedical and Health Informatics and School of Medicine. S/he will be successful in developing a sustained research program and working collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams. The ability to teach courses in biostatistics, biomedical and health informatics, and/or clinical research is required. This position will also mentor student researchers in the design and conduct of innovative research in areas such as translational biomedical health informatics, health outcomes, and clinical trials.

For more information about the Department of Biomedical and Health Informatics at UMKC, please visit our website.

We seek candidates to embrace and promote the UMKC School of Medicine's mission to provide and foster excellence, innovation and scholarship in education, research, and medical care.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in a field related to and be capable of working with individuals in areas of biomedical informatics and clinical research. The successful applicant will be expected to work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment that includes mentoring faculty and students with clinical backgrounds, such as medical doctors. A track record of successful teaching and extramural funding is desired.

This is a tenure-eligible full-time, benefit-eligible, 12-month ranked faculty appointment (1.0 FTE) to begin with fall semester 2023. Our academic schedule and workload promote a positive work/life balance.

Rank and salary are commensurate with experience and credentials.

Candidates are encouraged to apply at once. Review of applications begins upon receipt; the position remains open until filled.

For consideration, you must apply online at , click in Academic Positions (Job Opening ID 46298, Title: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor).

Please combine all application materials (personal letter of interest and applicable experience with accompanying curriculum vitae and a current list of references) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachments. Limit document name to 50 characters and do not include any special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).

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UMKC commands a leadership role in the Life and Health Sciences in Kansas City. The University of Missouri-Kansas City is a comprehensive urban university with nationally recognized programs in the health sciences, the arts and business/urban affairs and a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Three teaching hospitals, the Health Department and several clinics are adjacent to the campus. We are linked with Life and Health Sciences on the UMKC Volker campus in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, the School of Education, Social Work and Psychological Sciences, and in the School of Science and Engineering.

Kansas City is a diverse and vibrant community with an affordable cost of living. Our UMKC campuses are centered in the hubs of business activity, cultural arts, (some great barbeque and ethnic cuisine!) and health science research engagement for both campuses. As one of the largest cities in Missouri, we are home to national championship sports teams, a rich history of cultural arts and music, NASCAR racing, and a community that is very engaged with and supportive of our university initiatives. Our beautiful state has rolling hills, rivers, lakes, and long bike/hiking trails for those that enjoy time in the great outdoors. Kansas City offers something for everyone!

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