Assistant Professor - Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)

Department

SOM KC Internal Medicine - Allergy, Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology

Medicine - Allergy Immun Rheum

Position Title

Assistant Professor - Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)

Job Family Group

Academic

Job Description Summary

The Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology at the University of Kansas Medical Center will provide comprehensive, evidence-based care to patients with rheumatologic conditions in both inpatient and consultative settings. This faculty member will serve in a clinical educator role with responsibility for the education and supervision of Rheumatology fellows, residents, and medical students. The position includes providing consultative services for patients managed by other faculty across KU Medical Center and contributing to clinical, educational, and research initiatives aligned with divisional priorities and areas of expertise.

Job Description

Job Duties Outlined

Provide Excellent Clinical Care

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals with rheumatologic diseases.
• Provide inpatient and consultative services in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Participate in divisional clinical coverage as assigned.
  
  

Education and Supervision

• Teach and supervise Rheumatology fellows, residents, and medical students.
• Provide bedside teaching and formal didactic instruction.
• Evaluate trainee performance and contribute to curriculum development as appropriate.
• Serve as a clinical role model and mentor.
  
  

Research and Scholarly Activity

• Initiate and participate in clinical research projects.
• Contribute to scholarly activities, quality improvement initiatives, and divisional academic efforts.
• Collaborate with colleagues on research and educational endeavors.
  
  

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 equivalent.

• This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.
  
  

Certifications/Licenses: Board Certified in Medicine Board Certified/Eligible in Rheumatology

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience:

• Clinical experience in Rheumatology
• Education and/or research experience.
  
  

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
  
  

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

Comprehensive Benefits Package

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://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time