Assistant Professor

2 months ago


Kansas City, Missouri, United States University of Kansas Medical Center Full time

Assistant Professor - Microbiology, Molecular Genetics and Immunology

Department:

SOM KC Department of Microbiology, Molecular Genetic and Immunology

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Microbiology

Position Title:

Assistant Professor - Microbiology, Molecular Genetics and Immunology

Job Family Group:

Academic

Job Description Summary:

The Department of Microbiology, Molecular Genetics and Immunology at the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level with research programs in the general area of microbial pathogenesis and immunology. The Department is currently undergoing expansion and growth. For the current open position, preference will be given to candidates taking innovative approaches to study molecular mechanisms of either (i) cancer immunology, or (ii) bacterial pathogenesis that complement and synergize with existing expertise within the Department and the KUMC research community. Successful applicants must hold a Ph.D. and/or M.D. (or similar doctoral degree) and are expected to be highly motivated with excellent communication, teaching, and writing skills, and to have demonstrated ability to conduct independent research with an impactful publication record.

Job Description:

Required Qualifications

Education: Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree, including postdoctoral training, with an immunology focus

Job Duties Outlined:


• Establish or continue an externally funded, independent research program


• Actively participate in graduate and medical education


• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Required Documents:


• Letter of Interest Directed to the Faculty Search Committee


• Curriculum Vitae


• Two-page description of research plans


• Contact information for at least three references


• PDF reprints of no more than three recent publications that underpin future research

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

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.

Employee Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Application Instructions:

To learn more and apply online, please visit or go to and search for position number JR004886.

Applications 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.

About KU Medical Center:

The University of Kansas Medical Center's mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at

Benefits:

KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information.

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