Assistant Professor - Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery)

University of Kansas Medical Center•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at The University of Kansas Medical Center provides specialized surgical and nonsurgical management of patients with benign and malignant head and neck conditions, including salivary gland neoplasms, advanced cutaneous malignancies, head and neck mucosal neoplasms, and thyroid and parathyroid disorders. The position is jointly employed by The University of Kansas Medical Center and The University of Kansas Health System and supports the clinical, educational, research, and service missions of both institutions. The faculty member provides clinical and surgical services across affiliated practice sites and participates in educating and mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows. The role also contributes to multidisciplinary patient care, departmental research, scholarly activities, and academic conferences within the department and The University of Kansas Cancer Center.

Requirements

MD, DO, or equivalent degree.
Board-certified or board-eligible in Otolaryngology.
Licensed or eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Kansas and Missouri.
Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency training in Otolaryngology.
Successfully completed or will complete fellowship training in Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery and Microvascular Reconstruction.
Experience performing microvascular free tissue transfer and complex reconstruction of head and neck defects, including post-oncologic, traumatic, and congenital conditions.
Experience with multidisciplinary management of patients with head and neck cancer, including ablative and reconstructive surgical care.

Nice To Haves

Clinical and surgical experience in transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for head and neck conditions.
Experience participating in clinical research, translational research, or other scholarly activities.
Experience teaching or mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows.
Experience obtaining external research funding or potential to develop a competitive external funding program.

Responsibilities

Provide outpatient and surgical otolaryngology services specializing in head and neck surgical oncology and microvascular reconstruction at The University of Kansas Health System and affiliated practice sites.
Evaluate and manage patients with benign and malignant head and neck conditions, including ablative and reconstructive surgical care and multidisciplinary treatment planning.
Perform microvascular free tissue transfer and complex reconstruction of head and neck defects resulting from oncologic, traumatic, and congenital conditions.
Submit required clinical billing information to the designated billing office within one day of outpatient clinic visits or surgical procedures.
Participate in the education, training, and mentorship of medical students, residents, fellows, and other learners.
Participate in departmental research, scholarly activities, multidisciplinary conferences, and tumor boards.
Maintain compliance with medical staff bylaws and applicable requirements of The University of Kansas Health System and affiliated practice facilities.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage beginning on day one.
Health expense accounts with generous employer contributions for employees participating in a qualifying health plan.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Additional voluntary insurance plans.
Paid vacation and sick time accruing upon hire.
Ten paid holidays.
One paid discretionary day after six months of employment.
Paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave after 12 months of employment.
Retirement program with a generous employer contribution.
Additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b).