What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate or Professor in Urology position at Inside Higher Ed?
Job Title
Associate or Professor in Urology
Requisition Number
FE04590
Department Name
7H855:Department of Urology
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Type Of Position
Faculty
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track
Required Education
PhD, MD or MD/PhD
Required Related Experience
Established track record of federal funding
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Job Summary
The Department of Urology at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine is currently recruiting a research faculty member with a PhD, MD or MD/PhD for a tenure-track Associate, or Professor Position. The successful candidate will have a recognized focus on Urologic Oncology. The primary appointments will be in the Department of Urology and the NCI designated, Markey Cancer Center. Collaboration with members of our vibrant multidisciplinary Prostate Cancer team, as well as broadly with investigators within the Markey Cancer Center and basic science and clinical departments will be encouraged. Dual appointment with appropriate basic science or clinical Departments will be considered.
Applicants are expected to have a track record of federal funding. Upon arrival to UK, the faculty member will be expected to conduct innovative, rigorous, grant-funded research and engage in scholarly activities (peer-reviewed publications, presentations, etc.). The position will also support the broader research effort within the College of Medicine and UK. The faculty member in this position will support the College’s mission and goals to increase research efforts, assist faculty and residents in developing research protocol in the college and provide mentoring support of faculty and residents’ research efforts.
Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Inquiries regarding the position may be submitted via email to Dr. Stephen Strup, Chair, Department of Urology, sstru2@email.uky.edu.
To apply, please include letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references when prompted in the application. This information may be used to solicit reference letters from your contacts. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.
The University of Kentucky serves as both a tertiary care center for patients with complex Urology illnesses and also as a local/regional referral center for patients within our community and surrounding areas. This position is necessary to provide teaching and training Urology residents/medical students. Salary and research space will be commensurate with rank and level of funding.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
Yes
Open Until Filled
Yes
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Associate or Professor in Urology
Requisition Number
FE04590
Department Name
7H855:Department of Urology
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Type Of Position
Faculty
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track
Required Education
PhD, MD or MD/PhD
Required Related Experience
Established track record of federal funding
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Job Summary
The Department of Urology at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine is currently recruiting a research faculty member with a PhD, MD or MD/PhD for a tenure-track Associate, or Professor Position. The successful candidate will have a recognized focus on Urologic Oncology. The primary appointments will be in the Department of Urology and the NCI designated, Markey Cancer Center. Collaboration with members of our vibrant multidisciplinary Prostate Cancer team, as well as broadly with investigators within the Markey Cancer Center and basic science and clinical departments will be encouraged. Dual appointment with appropriate basic science or clinical Departments will be considered.
Applicants are expected to have a track record of federal funding. Upon arrival to UK, the faculty member will be expected to conduct innovative, rigorous, grant-funded research and engage in scholarly activities (peer-reviewed publications, presentations, etc.). The position will also support the broader research effort within the College of Medicine and UK. The faculty member in this position will support the College’s mission and goals to increase research efforts, assist faculty and residents in developing research protocol in the college and provide mentoring support of faculty and residents’ research efforts.
Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Inquiries regarding the position may be submitted via email to Dr. Stephen Strup, Chair, Department of Urology, sstru2@email.uky.edu.
To apply, please include letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references when prompted in the application. This information may be used to solicit reference letters from your contacts. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.
The University of Kentucky serves as both a tertiary care center for patients with complex Urology illnesses and also as a local/regional referral center for patients within our community and surrounding areas. This position is necessary to provide teaching and training Urology residents/medical students. Salary and research space will be commensurate with rank and level of funding.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
Yes
Open Until Filled
Yes
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.