Cancer-Focused Physician Scientist and Academic Pathologist

Cancer-Focused Physician Scientist And Academic Pathologist

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center invites applications for a Cancer-Focused Physician Scientist or Academic Pathologist at the Associate Professor or Professor level. Appointments are available on either the tenure track or clinical scholar track, commensurate with experience and academic accomplishments.

The department performs over 7 million laboratory tests annually and accessions over 65,000 surgical pathology cases, providing exceptional opportunities for clinicopathologic correlation and translational research. The University of Kansas Cancer Center is the region's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centeroffers a rich, collaborative research ecosystem, including a certified CAR-T cell therapy program, a Precision Medicine Center, and strong infrastructure for basic, translational, clinical, and population-based cancer research.

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 duties include leading an independent, externally funded research program in cancer-focused investigation, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, participating in clinical service within a pathology subspecialty, and contributing to the academic mission through graduate, medical student, and residency education.

Required qualifications include an M.D. or M.D., Ph.D. degree, board certification or eligibility in Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology, eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in Kansas, and experience in research with a focus on cancer biology or related discipline.

Preferred qualifications include a robust publication record and an independently funded research program, a strong track record in cancer biology, translational oncology, or precision diagnostics.

Required documents include a resume/CV.

Comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and retirement programs.