Clinical Assistant Professor - Family Medicine

Department

SOM KC Family Medicine

Family Medicine

Position Title

Clinical Assistant Professor - Family Medicine

Job Family Group

Academic

Job Description Summary

The Faculty at The University of Kansas Medical Center contributes to the educational, research, scholarly, and service missions of the School of Medicine. The faculty member supports the academic mission through teaching, curriculum development, scholarly activity, mentorship, and participation in institutional and academic initiatives within their area of expertise.

The faculty member actively participates in the education and mentorship of learners, including medical students, residents, fellows, graduate students, and other trainees, as appropriate. The individual also contributes to academic activities through teaching, scholarly engagement, research, committee service, program development, and other activities that advance the mission of the School of Medicine and the institution.

Job Description

Job Duties Outlined

• Manage a panel of patients.
• Participate in research and scholarly activities with learners.
• Participate in clinical training opportunities with learners.
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and continuous improvement of educational programs.
• Engage in scholarly activities in the faculty member’s area of expertise, including research, publications, presentations, grants, or other academic contributions.
• Contribute to the development and advancement of academic programs, initiatives, and institutional priorities.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and maintain expertise within the faculty member’s area of academic specialization.
  
  

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: Board Certified MD/DO.

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.

Work Experience: 5 years of clinical practice.

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