Assistant Professor - Internal Medicine (Malignant Hematology, HMCT)

Assistant Professor - Internal Medicine (Malignant Hematology, HMCT)

The Assistant Professor in the Division of Hematology at The University of Kansas Medical Center provides high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care within their area of specialization, including the evaluation, treatment, and ongoing management of patients with hematologic malignancies, including those receiving hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) and cellular therapies. This position is jointly employed by The University of Kansas Medical Center and The University of Kansas Health System and contributes to the clinical, educational, research, and service missions of both institutions. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the faculty member actively participates in the education and mentorship of learners, including medical students, residents, fellows, and other trainees. The individual also contributes to departmental and divisional academic activities through teaching, scholarly engagement, committee service, and other activities that advance the missions of the department, division, and institution.

Job Duties Outlined

• Provide evidence-based clinical care for patients with leukemia and other hematologic malignancies in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Evaluate and manage patients with acute leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, myeloproliferative neoplasms, and clonal hematopoiesis.
• Participate in the divisional on-call schedule and multidisciplinary patient care.
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows through clinical rotations, rounds, conferences, and case-based learning.
• Contribute to clinical research and quality improvement initiatives in hematologic malignancies.
• Participate in divisional and departmental meetings, conferences, and other academic activities.

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 Certified/Eligible in Internal Medicine.
• Board Certified/Eligible in Hematology and/or Oncology.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice medicine in Kansas and Missouri.

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.

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