University of Kentucky

Associate or Professor in Urology

University of Kentucky$150K — $200K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD, MD or MD/PhD required
  • Established track record of federal funding
  • Focus on Urologic Oncology
  • Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary teams
  • Ability to conduct innovative research

Responsibilities

  • Conduct innovative, grant-funded research in Urology
  • Engage in scholarly activities including publications and presentations
  • Support the research efforts of the College of Medicine
  • Provide mentorship for faculty and residents
  • Collaborate with the Prostate Cancer team and other investigators
  • Contribute to the teaching and training of Urology residents and medical students

Benefits

  • Participation in a tenure-track faculty position
  • Opportunity for dual appointment in basic science or clinical departments
  • Support for scholarly research and development
  • Access to resources at an NCI designated Cancer Center
  • Engagement in a collaborative and multidisciplinary research environment
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
Associate or Professor in Urology

Requisition Number
FE04590

Working Title

Department Name
7H855:Department of Urology

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Type of Position
Faculty

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track

Required Education

PhD, MD or MD/PhD

Required Related Experience

Established track record of federal funding

Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A

Job Summary

The Department of Urology at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine is currently recruiting a research faculty member with a PhD, MD or MD/PhD for a tenure-track Associate, or Professor Position. The successful candidate will have a recognized focus on Urologic Oncology. The primary appointments will be in the Department of Urology and the NCI designated, Markey Cancer Center. Collaboration with members of our vibrant multidisciplinary Prostate Cancer team, as well as broadly with investigators within the Markey Cancer Center and basic science and clinical departments will be encouraged. Dual appointment with appropriate basic science or clinical Departments will be considered.

Applicants are expected to have a track record of federal funding. Upon arrival to UK, the faculty member will be expected to conduct innovative, rigorous, grant-funded research and engage in scholarly activities (peer-reviewed publications, presentations, etc.). The position will also support the broader research effort within the College of Medicine and UK. The faculty member in this position will support the College's mission and goals to increase research efforts, assist faculty and residents in developing research protocol in the college and provide mentoring support of faculty and residents' research efforts.

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Inquiries regarding the position may be submitted via email to Dr. Stephen Strup, Chair, Department of Urology, [email protected].

To apply, please include letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references when prompted in the application. This information may be used to solicit reference letters from your contacts. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

The University of Kentucky serves as both a tertiary care center for patients with complex Urology illnesses and also as a local/regional referral center for patients within our community and surrounding areas. This position is necessary to provide teaching and training Urology residents/medical students. Salary and research space will be commensurate with rank and level of funding.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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