Department:
SOM KC Otolaryngology (ENT) -----
Faculty Position Title:
Assistant Professor - Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery) Job Family Group:
Academic Job Description Summary:
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. This 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 the education and mentorship of medical students, residents, and fellows. The individual also contributes to multidisciplinary patient care, departmental research, scholarly activities, and academic conferences within the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and The University of Kansas Cancer Center. Job Description:
Job Duties
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, including those 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 the medical staff bylaws and applicable requirements of The University of Kansas Health System and affiliated practice facilities.
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.
Required Qualifications
Education: MD, DO or equivalent degree.
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.
Certifications/Licenses:
Board-certified or board-eligible in Otolaryngology.
Licensed of eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Kansas and Missouri.
Work Experience:
Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency training in Otolaryngology.
Candidate must have successfully 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.
Preferred…