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Rheumatology Assistant Professor

University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 8/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/2/2026
Department

SOM KC Internal Medicine - Allergy, Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology

Medicine - Allergy Immun Rheum

Position Title

Rheumatology Assistant Professor

Job Family Group

Academic

Job Description Summary

Tenure track appointments are full-time with an initial probationary period of seven years. Criteria for promotion includes significant achievements in teaching, research/scholarship, and service. The award of tenure is based on potential for sustained contributions, performing beyond expected duties, and demonstrating leadership and innovation in activities that enhance the reputation of the University.

The Clinical Scholar Track is for full-time faculty members who are heavily involved in clinical service, education, and related scholarship. This track has two career paths: Clinician-Educator concentrating on teaching and Clinician-Investigator for concentrating on research/scholarship. Significant contributions in professional and academic service are required for both paths.

Job Description

Job Duties Outlined

  • Provide excellent care for Rheumatology patients.
  • Teach and supervise Rheumatology Fellows and rotating residents and students.
  • Initiate and engage in clinical research projects.

Required Qualifications

Education: MD/DO; Board Certified in Medicine, Board Certified/Eligible in Rheumatology

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience: Clinical experience in Rheumatology and experience in education and/or research

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

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