University of Missouri-Kansas City
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR of BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES / UMKC School of Medicine
University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
The UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY
SCHOOL of MEDICINE
Department of Biomedical Sciences
The UMKC Medical School is a partner of the UMKC Health Sciences District. The District strives to be a premier academic health district, engaging in cutting-edge biomedical research and entrepreneurship, delivering state-of-the-science health care, and educating the next generation of health care professionals.
Job DescriptionThe position is for a tenure track faculty member at the Assistant Professor rank in the Department of Biomedical Sciences. The successful candidate will help expand our neuroscience program by adding research strengths in mental health and/or addiction research and develop research projects for students interested in problems relevant to rural and medically underserved health conditions.
Candidates must have expertise in research areas relevant to rural health including addiction, mental health, maternal fetal, neonatal health, and diabetes. Expertise in "Omics" with an emphasis on proteomics to collaborate with our state-of-the-art NIH-supported proteomics core is a benefit but not required. Candidates may also have additional synergistic research foci including but not limited to behavioral neuroscience, behavioral genetics, the genetics of addiction, preclinical models of addiction, cognitive neuroscience, biomedical informatics, and artificial intelligence/big data.
Major responsibilities include maintaining an active extramurally funded research program, mentoring the research projects of graduate and undergraduate health sciences and professional students, residents, and fellows. The successful applicant will be expected to work in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment. Successful experience or demonstrated potential for teaching research methodology or mentoring research projects is desired.
The expected initial distribution of work will be 40% Research, 40% teaching, and 20% service. Tenure-eligible candidates that bring in sufficient extramural funding may be able to increase their research workload.
Teaching duties include research methodology for health professions, statistics, bioinformatics, "Omics", microbiology, biochemistry, physiology, genetics, neuroscience, and immunology. Mentoring the research projects of medical students, graduate students, and residents will also be required.
Service includes serving on departments, School of Medicine, or university committees. Examples include Faculty Meeting Committee, Student Research Committee, Research Advisory Committee, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, and Institutional Review Board.
QualificationsM.D. or Ph.D. in disciplines relevant to the job description.
Anticipated Hiring RangeSalary range is $85,000 to $100,000 and will be commensurate with credentials, evidence of success in obtaining external research funding, and experience.
Application MaterialsTo be considered, you must apply online at
www.umkc.edu/jobs , click on Academic Positions (Job Opening ID
49436 ).
Please combine all application materials (personal letter of interest and applicable experience with accompanying curriculum vitae and a current list of references) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachments. Limit document name to 50 characters and do not include any special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).
If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.
For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the Job Identification number 49436 and name of the position.
Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the application and recruitment process. If you need an accommodation, please contact the Office of Affirmative Action at (816) 235-1323.
Application DeadlineReview of applications begins upon receipt. Apply by February 1st, 2024, for best consideration. Position will remain open until a qualified candidate is hired.
Other InformationThis is a ranked 12-month, full-time (1.0 FTE) benefit-eligible tenure-track faculty appointment. Our academic schedules and workload provide for a positive work/life balance.
Community InformationUMKC
is a public, urban, research university with more than 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. It is part of the larger University of Missouri System. Our university is committed to being a model urban university that is recognized for our partnerships with surrounding urban communities.
Kansas City
is a diverse and vibrant community with an affordable cost of living. Our UMKC campuses are centered in the hubs of business activity, cultural arts, and health science research engagement. Kansas City offers something for everyone!
Benefit EligibilityThis position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.
Values CommitmentWe value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism.
Equal Employment OpportunityThe University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment.
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SCHOOL of MEDICINE
Department of Biomedical Sciences
The UMKC Medical School is a partner of the UMKC Health Sciences District. The District strives to be a premier academic health district, engaging in cutting-edge biomedical research and entrepreneurship, delivering state-of-the-science health care, and educating the next generation of health care professionals.
Job DescriptionThe position is for a tenure track faculty member at the Assistant Professor rank in the Department of Biomedical Sciences. The successful candidate will help expand our neuroscience program by adding research strengths in mental health and/or addiction research and develop research projects for students interested in problems relevant to rural and medically underserved health conditions.
Candidates must have expertise in research areas relevant to rural health including addiction, mental health, maternal fetal, neonatal health, and diabetes. Expertise in "Omics" with an emphasis on proteomics to collaborate with our state-of-the-art NIH-supported proteomics core is a benefit but not required. Candidates may also have additional synergistic research foci including but not limited to behavioral neuroscience, behavioral genetics, the genetics of addiction, preclinical models of addiction, cognitive neuroscience, biomedical informatics, and artificial intelligence/big data.
Major responsibilities include maintaining an active extramurally funded research program, mentoring the research projects of graduate and undergraduate health sciences and professional students, residents, and fellows. The successful applicant will be expected to work in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment. Successful experience or demonstrated potential for teaching research methodology or mentoring research projects is desired.
The expected initial distribution of work will be 40% Research, 40% teaching, and 20% service. Tenure-eligible candidates that bring in sufficient extramural funding may be able to increase their research workload.
Teaching duties include research methodology for health professions, statistics, bioinformatics, "Omics", microbiology, biochemistry, physiology, genetics, neuroscience, and immunology. Mentoring the research projects of medical students, graduate students, and residents will also be required.
Service includes serving on departments, School of Medicine, or university committees. Examples include Faculty Meeting Committee, Student Research Committee, Research Advisory Committee, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, and Institutional Review Board.
QualificationsM.D. or Ph.D. in disciplines relevant to the job description.
Anticipated Hiring RangeSalary range is $85,000 to $100,000 and will be commensurate with credentials, evidence of success in obtaining external research funding, and experience.
Application MaterialsTo be considered, you must apply online at
www.umkc.edu/jobs , click on Academic Positions (Job Opening ID
49436 ).
Please combine all application materials (personal letter of interest and applicable experience with accompanying curriculum vitae and a current list of references) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachments. Limit document name to 50 characters and do not include any special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).
If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.
For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the Job Identification number 49436 and name of the position.
Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the application and recruitment process. If you need an accommodation, please contact the Office of Affirmative Action at (816) 235-1323.
Application DeadlineReview of applications begins upon receipt. Apply by February 1st, 2024, for best consideration. Position will remain open until a qualified candidate is hired.
Other InformationThis is a ranked 12-month, full-time (1.0 FTE) benefit-eligible tenure-track faculty appointment. Our academic schedules and workload provide for a positive work/life balance.
Community InformationUMKC
is a public, urban, research university with more than 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. It is part of the larger University of Missouri System. Our university is committed to being a model urban university that is recognized for our partnerships with surrounding urban communities.
Kansas City
is a diverse and vibrant community with an affordable cost of living. Our UMKC campuses are centered in the hubs of business activity, cultural arts, and health science research engagement. Kansas City offers something for everyone!
Benefit EligibilityThis position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.
Values CommitmentWe value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism.
Equal Employment OpportunityThe University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment.
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