Rheumatology Assistant Professor

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 concentrating on research/scholarship. Significant contributions in professional and academic service are required for both paths. Job Description: Job Duties: 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 Preferred Qualifications: Work Experience: Clinical experience in Rheumatology and experience in education and/or research Required Documents: Resume/CV Cover Letter 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. Benefits information available at Employee Type: Regular Time Type: Full time #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co