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rProfessor - Internal Medicine (Endocrinology)

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Department:

SOM KC Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Metabolism & Genetics

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Medicine-Endocrine Metabolic Gene

Position Title:

Professor - Internal Medicine (Endocrinology)

Job Family Group:

Academic

Job Description Summary:

A professor on the tenure track who also serves as the Vice Chair for training grants in the Department of Internal Medicine; Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Genetics at the University of Kansas Medical Center. This position will enhance the department\'s current interdisciplinary research strengths with opportunities to collaborate with outstanding scientists pursuing basic and translational investigations. The professor will demonstrate a record of originality and productivity in research.

Job Description:

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• MD or PhD degree or equivalent.

Work Experience:

• Experience as a professor at an accredited medical school in the United States or equivalent
• Established record of scholarly productivity related to basic science (diabetes, metabolism, nutrition, cell, molecular biology, or genetics) and/or clinical investigation.
• Experience with teaching students
• Documented expertise in basic science (diabetes, metabolism, nutrition, cell, molecular biology, or genetics) and/or clinical studies are encouraged to apply.
• Strong track record of leadership at an academic medical center or similar environment, and a demonstrated portfolio of professional successes.
• Strong record of research and scholarship as demonstrated by a consistent track record of funded research and nationally recognized publications.

Job Duties Outlined:

• Engage in multi-investigator research efforts.
• Applicant will pursue basic, translational, and/or clinical research in diabetes, metabolism, and obesity to identify therapeutic targets and interventions for metabolic disease conditions.
• Establish and maintain a significant research training grant program.
• Design a structured training program for Translational and Molecular Sciences T32.
• Develop knowledge of funding sources and processes for acquiring internal and external research support.
• Establish collaborative, cross-departmental interactions with research centers within the university.
• Teaching or mentoring students at all degree and post-graduate levels.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Chair of the Department.

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{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}.

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 discretiona y 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{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}

Employee Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

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rApplication Instructions:

rTo learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Professor---Internal-Medicine--Endocrinology-_JR006926 or go to <https://careers.kumc.edu/> and search for position number JR006926.

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rApplications 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.

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