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UMKC's nationally recognized (VRC) is dedicated to advancing and promoting optimal vision health in the community and worldwide. The VRC is an innovative research organization that integrates interdisciplinary collaborative research teams from the Departments of Ophthalmology and Biomedical Sciences at the School of Medicine, as well as faculty from the School of Pharmacy. The teams through strong interaction between basic, translational and clinical researchers bring discoveries in vision research, disease pathogenesis, and breakthroughs in drug target discovery and therapeutic drug development to patients and their communities.
The Vision Research Center of the School of Medicine seeks a ranked Assistant or Associate Research Professor. This non-tenure track position is an integral member of the vision research team. Job duties and responsibilities include:
Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience, rank and credentials.
For consideration, you must apply online at , click in Academic Positions (Job Opening ID 47037).
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.).
Finalists will be asked to provide their university transcripts.
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. The position remains open until a qualified candidate is hired.
This is a 12-month, full-time, benefit-eligible ranked non-tenure track faculty position. This ranked position provides opportunity for ranked promotion.
Our academic workload and schedules promote a positive work/life balance.
UMKC is a public, urban, research university with more than 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. It is part of the larger University of Missouri System. Our university is committed to becoming a model urban university that is recognized for our partnerships with surrounding urban communities to effectively foster a healthy, safe, and more economically secure quality of life.
Kansas City is a diverse and vibrant community with an affordable cost of living. Our 2 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 within and easy drive for those that enjoy time in the great outdoors.
Kansas City offers something for everyone!
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at
Values CommitmentWe value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
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Full Time
$56k-74k (estimate)
05/19/2023
05/05/2024
smtpgate.ssb.umkc.edu
Kansas City, MO
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