The University of Kansas Health System
• $250K — $300K *Qualifications
Responsibilities
Benefits
The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine and the Division of Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapeutics, is seeking a faculty candidate for the role of directing Cellular Therapeutic Laboratory. This faculty position offers involvement in a diverse and high-volume pathology practice, coupled with significant research and teaching prospects. This is a full-time faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant, or Associate, or Professor either on tenure track or non-tenure clinical/scholar track, depending on qualifications and experiences.
We are experiencing rapid growth year over year in clinical trial protocol, tests, and procedures. Our program currently performs 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)-designated comprehensive 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 & Laboratory Medicine and the Division of Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapeutics within the medical center.
Required Qualifications:
MD or MD/PhD
Board certification in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine or other related subspecialties
Extensive track record of accomplishments in Cellular Therapeutics
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong interest or have extensive training and publication records in the field of Cellular Therapies
An active research program with external funding is desirable, but not required
Benefits and Compensation:
Recent increase in overall compensation package
Generous retirement contribution
Relocation assistance
Health, dental, vision insurance
CME allowance
LTD/STD and Life insurance
Professional liability insurance
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 more information:
Darci Deskin, Senior Physician Recruiter
DDeskin@kumc.edu
(913) 951-7748
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