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New River Community College

Geriatric Assistant Professor

New River Community College, Kansas City, Kansas, United States, 66115

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Overview The University of Kansas Medical Center, Geriatric Medicine Division within the Department of Internal Medicine, is seeking a faculty member to join its expanding team to support the departmental mission of delivering the highest quality of older adult care, as well as teaching, research, and academic responsibilities at the region's quaternary referral center.

This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to provide optimal medical care to older adults for surgical and non-surgical patients at The University of Kansas Health System, while also delivering consultative services to colleagues within the faculty. As a clinician educator, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals, including Geriatrics Fellows, Internal Medicine residents, Family Medicine residents, and medical students, through hands-on teaching in clinical settings.

Responsibilities

Balance responsibilities between inpatient consultations, and coverage in skilled nursing facilities and rotate in the divisional on-call.

Regular participation in educational and administrative conferences.

Teach fellows, residents, and medical students.

Collaborate with faculty and interdisciplinary professionals, particularly in implementing the Age-Friendly Health System Initiative.

Contribute to the Landon Center on Aging, which integrates community engagement, education, research, and clinical care.

Note: This job description is a summary and duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications Education:

Board Certified/Eligible in Internal Medicine

Geriatric Fellowship

Preferred Qualifications Work Experience:

Possess a special interest or expertise in education at the medical student or resident level.

Benefits and Compensation

Generous compensation package

Generous retirement contribution

Relocation assistance

Health, dental, vision insurance

Robust CME allowance

LTD/STD and Life insurance

Professional liability insurance

Leadership opportunities

Active GWEP grant

Advanced Practitioner support/collaboration

Required Documents

Resume/CV

Application Instructions To learn more and apply online, please visit KU Medical Center job postings (links omitted) and search for position JR005512.

About KU Medical Center The University of Kansas Medical Center’s mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals and advance health sciences through research and patient care. Learn more at KU Medical Center.

Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information.

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