Head and Neck Pathologist

University of Kansas Medical Center • Kansas City, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center will provide diagnostic expertise in head and neck/ENT pathology and contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care. The role includes diagnostic sign-out of surgical pathology cases, participation in frozen section services, and active involvement in the education and training of medical students, residents, and fellows. In addition, the Assistant Professor will engage in scholarly activity, research collaboration, and departmental academic initiatives. The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is experiencing rapid growth and has established a subspecialization practice model, performing more than 5.5 million tests and accessioning over 56,000 surgical pathology cases annually across a wide variety of specialties. There is a strong ENT surgery program with approximately 2,000 cases per year, offering significant clinical exposure in head and neck pathology. The Department and The University of Kansas Health System are an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, providing robust opportunities for clinical and translational research both within the Department and across the Medical Center. 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.

Requirements

• MD, DO or equivalent.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Board certified/eligible in Head & Neck Pathology.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic sign-out in head and neck/ENT pathology and other assigned subspecialty areas.
• Perform general surgical pathology frozen section services.
• Contribute to the education and mentorship of medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Develop and support clinical and translational research projects in collaboration with departmental and institutional partners.
• Engage in departmental and divisional conferences, teaching rounds, and academic activities.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and maintain expertise in head and neck pathology and related fields.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health expense accounts with generous employer contributions
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Various additional voluntary insurance plans
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick
• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level