Position Title

Physician - Pathology: Clinical

Bell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Physician - Pathology: Clinical

Responsibilities:

Position Title

Physician - Pathology: Clinical

Job Description Summary:

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 Description:

The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine and the Division of Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapeutics at the University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking a Physician Scientist or Scientist for the role of Director of Cellular Therapeutic Laboratory.

We are experiencing rapid growth year over year in clinical trial protocol, tests, and procedures. Our program currently preforms 300 hematopoietic progenitor cell transplantation on an annual basis, and over a hundred of CAR-T treatments per year, many were performed based on clinical trials. Our National Cancer Institute (NCI)-comprehensive designated cancer center is the region’s only certified CAR-T facility offering 6 FDA approved-CAR-T therapies that provide rich opportunities for clinical and translational research, both within the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and Division for Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapeutics within the Medical Center.

This is a full-time faculty appointment at Assistant, Associate, or Professor rank on either a tenure track or non-tenure clinical/scholar track, depending on qualifications.

Required Qualifications:

• The candidate should have a MD or PhD. or MD/PhD degree and must have an extensive track record of accomplishments in Cellular Therapeutics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred candidates will have strong interest or have extensively published in the field of Cellular Therapies or have an active research program, optimally with external funding.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Benefits and compensation:

• Generous retirement contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Health, dental, vision.
• CME allowance.
• LTD/STD and life insurance.
• Professional liability insurance.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. 

NOTE: As part of dual employment with University of Kansas School of Medicine, please click link listed below and complete the additional application, University of Kansas Medical Center (myworkdayjobs.com).

About The University of Kansas Hospital: 

Recognized as one of the top hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, The University of Kansas Hospital is a 1045-bed academic medical center and Level 1 trauma center, with a mission to lead in the discovery of new knowledge, deliver outstanding patient care in this region and beyond, and educate the healthcare professionals of tomorrow. The Health System, consistently earning national recognition for outstanding quality and safety in several medical specialties, is known for its Center for Advanced Heart Care, Center for Transplantation, Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center, and NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Magnet designation is proof of our hard-earned commitment to nursing excellence. 

About Kansas City: 

A metropolitan area of 2.3 million people, Kansas City offers the diversity and excitement of a large city with the charm and convenience of Midwest living. Walkable, tree-lined neighborhoods surround the campus, which is within close proximity to the city's top destinations, including the Kauffman Center of Performing Arts, Union Station & Science City, National WWI Museum, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, as well as the Country Club Plaza, a shopping district celebrated for its architectural design.

Overall, the Kansas City metropolitan area is a diverse and dynamic region with a rich cultural heritage, a strong economy, a vibrant downtown area, and a wide range of recreational and educational opportunities. It offers a high quality of life for its residents and attracts visitors from around the region and beyond. Residents enjoy safe, suburban neighborhoods, great restaurants and shopping, miles of bike paths, parks and lakes, excellent schools (public, private, and universities for higher education). 

The University of Kansas Health System is the official healthcare provider for the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, KC Current, and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC, Kansas City Mavericks, and we will be hosting the World Cup! Visit www.thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City. 

For additional information, please submit CV to:

Darci Deskin

Senior Physician Recruiter

ddeskin@kumc.edu

913.951.7748 cell

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-28275

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

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