Department
SOM KC Gynecology & Obstetrics (OBGYN)
Gynecology and Obstetrics
Position Title
OBGYN Specialist/Generalist Assistant/Associate/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 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.
The selected physician will join the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The faculty will join a robust team of 20 residents, maternal-fetal medicine and gynecologic oncology fellows and over thirty faculty to provide evidence-based quality care. As a member of the Specialist Division, the faculty will provide care on labor and delivery that would include supervision of residents and students as well as consultation to certified nurse midwives. The ambulatory practice includes care in outpatient private clinics, supervision of resident clinics and coverage of community-based clinics. The position provides a competitive benefits package. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Job Description
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- The selected physician will join the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
- The faculty will join a robust team of 20 residents, maternal-fetal medicine and gynecologic oncology fellows and over thirty faculty to provide evidence-based quality care.
- As a member of the Specialist Division, the faculty will provide care on labor and delivery that would include supervision of residents and students as well as consultation to certified nurse midwives.
- The ambulatory practice includes care in outpatient private clinics, supervision of resident clinics and coverage of community-based clinics.
- Ambulatory care and inpatient care, including night and weekend Labor and Delivery and gynecology coverage.
- Provide attendance and presentation at student, resident and fellowship teaching conferences.
- Guide and assist the house staff and students in preparing talks for meetings, in writing publications, and in conducting and presenting the results from research projects.
- Be an example of an academic physician by conducting clinical research in the Division. Support the other scholarly activities of the School.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
License
Required Qualifications:
- Board certified or active candidate in obstetrics and gynecology, eligible for Kansas medical license.
Statement for Faculty and Physician - This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in ambulatory and inpatient care
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.
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. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Employee Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
