at University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Academic Head & Neck/ENT Pathologist
Department:
SOM KC Pathology and Lab Medicine
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Pathology
Position Title:
Academic Head & Neck/ENT Pathologist
Job Family Group:
Academic
Job Description Summary:
The Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center will provide diagnostic expertise in head and neck/ENT pathology and contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care. The role includes diagnostic sign-out of surgical pathology cases, participation in frozen section services, and active involvement in the education and training of medical students, residents, and fellows. In addition, the Assistant Professor will engage in scholarly activity, research collaboration, and departmental academic initiatives.
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is experiencing rapid growth and has established a subspecialization practice model, performing more than 5.5 million tests and accessioning over 56,000 surgical pathology cases annually across a wide variety of specialties. There is a strong ENT surgery program with approximately 2,000 cases per year, offering significant clinical exposure in head and neck pathology. The Department and The University of Kansas Health System are an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, providing robust opportunities for clinical and translational research both within the Department and across the Medical Center.
Job Description:
Job Duties Outlined:
- Provide diagnostic sign-out in head and neck/ENT pathology and other assigned subspecialty areas.
- Perform general surgical pathology frozen section services.
- Contribute to the education and mentorship of medical students, residents, and fellows.
- Develop and support clinical and translational research projects in collaboration with departmental and institutional partners.
- Engage in departmental and divisional conferences, teaching rounds, and academic activities.
- Pursue ongoing professional development and maintain expertise in head and neck pathology and related fields.
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 certification in Anatomic Pathology
- Hold, or eligible for, unrestricted licensure for the practice of medicine in Kansas.
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications/Licenses:
- Board certified/eligible in Head & Neck Pathology
Skills:
- Diagnostic skills.
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/Academic-Head---Neck-ENT-Pathologist_JR009081 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR009081.
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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