Assistant Professor – Surgery General

Kumc is hiring a Full Time Assistant Professor - Surgery General in the Kansas City Metro Area. Candidates searching for Assistant Professor - Surgery General jobs in Kansas City Metro Area or similar academic surgery roles near me will find this opportunity combines clinical practice with teaching and scholarly work in a focused university setting.

What This Role Involves

This Assistant Professor - Surgery General position at Kumc centers on advancing general surgery care, training future clinicians, and supporting research efforts within the Kansas City Metro Area. The role requires balancing operative responsibilities, educational leadership, and contributions to the academic mission while maintaining high standards of patient-focused surgical practice.

Core Duties

• Deliver comprehensive general surgery clinical services including preoperative evaluation, operative interventions, and postoperative management for diverse patient populations
• Instruct medical students and residents through lectures, hands-on surgical skills training, and supervised clinical rotations in general surgery principles and techniques
• Engage in scholarly activities such as clinical research, quality improvement studies, or educational, program development related to surgery general practice
• Participate in multidisciplinary care teams, case conferences, and departmental committees to enhance outcomes and surgical protocols
• Mentor trainees on professional development, ethical decision-making, and evidence-based approaches in the field of general surgery

Qualifications

• Possession of a medical degree (MD or equivalent) from an accredited program
• Successful completion of an accredited residency in general surgery
• Board certification or board eligibility in surgery
• Proven interest in academic medicine including teaching and collaborative research
• Excellent interpersonal abilities, clinical judgment, and capacity to work effectively in team-based environments

Why Join Kumc

Kumc is hiring for this role and offers a supportive team environment where the Assistant Professor - Surgery General can thrive professionally in the Kansas City Metro Area. Faculty here contribute meaningfully to education and clinical excellence while benefiting from a collaborative atmosphere that values growth in surgery general academic practice.

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