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Assistant Professor - Internal Medicine (Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine)

at University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas, United States

Job Description



Assistant Professor - Internal Medicine (Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine)



Department:
SOM KC Internal Medicine - Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine
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Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

Position Title:
Assistant Professor - Internal Medicine (Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine)

Job Family Group:
Academic

Job Description Summary:
The Assistant Professor in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine within the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center. The role includes performing advanced bronchoscopic and interventional pulmonary procedures, managing pleural and complex pulmonary disease, and providing high-quality medical care to patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. In addition, the Assistant Professor will play an active role in the education and training of Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellows, as well as participate in departmental and divisional academic activities.

Job Description:

Job Duties:
  • Perform advanced interventional pulmonary and bronchoscopic diagnostic procedures, including therapeutic bronchoscopy for benign and malignant diseases.
  • Manage pleural disease using state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic techniques.
  • Provide comprehensive care for pulmonary patients in both inpatient and outpatient clinical settings.
  • Collaborate with an established Interventional Pulmonary and Advanced Bronchoscopy research group to support clinical innovation and scholarly activity.
  • Contribute to the education and mentorship of Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellows, residents, and medical students.
  • Participate in departmental and divisional educational conferences, teaching rounds, and academic activities as assigned.
  • Engage in ongoing professional development and maintain expertise in interventional pulmonary medicine.


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:

Certification/Licensure: Board eligible or board certified in Interventional Pulmonology and Pulmonary Medicine

Work Experience:
  • Post fellowship training
  • Experience with therapeutic bronchoscopy for benign and malignant disease
  • Experience managing pleural disease.


Skills:
  • Teamwork.
  • Multitasking.
  • Time management.
  • Communication.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Organization.


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

Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Assistant-Professor---Internal-Medicine--Pulmonary--Critical-Care-and-Sleep-Medicine-_JR008920 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR008920.

Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.

About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.

Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination






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Job Posting: 13354808

Posted On: Aug 29, 2025

Updated On: Aug 29, 2025

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