Rheumatology Assistant Professor

Department SOM KC Internal Medicine - Allergy, Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology 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 include 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 heavily involved in clinical service, education, and related scholarship. This track has two career paths: Clinician‑Educator focusing on teaching and Clinician‑Investigator focusing on research. Significant contributions in professional and academic service are required for both paths. Job Duties Provide excellent care for rheumatology patients. Teach and supervise rheumatology fellows, rotating residents, and students. Initiate and engage in clinical research projects. Required Qualifications MD/DO; Board Certified in Medicine, Board Certified/Eligible in Rheumatology. Formal degree in the cited discipline area to ensure foundational knowledge and skill set. Preferred Qualifications Clinical experience in rheumatology. Experience in education and/or research. Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter Benefits Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions when 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. For more details, see Employment Type Regular Time Type Full time #J-18808-Ljbffr Kumc