Assistant Professor - Radiology (Breast Imaging)

Department:SOM KC Radiology

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FacultyPosition Title:Assistant Professor - Radiology (Breast Imaging)Job Family Group: AcademicJob Description Summary:The Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology will provide subspecialty breast imaging services across clinical sites at the University of Kansas Medical Center. This role includes delivering evidence based, patient centered diagnostic imaging and image guided procedures across a range of breast conditions and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support patient care. The position supports a dedicated breast imaging practice and includes opportunities for education, clinical research, and academic engagement.Job Description:

Job Duties:

• Provide subspecialty breast imaging interpretation and consultation, delivering evidence based diagnostic imaging services across a range of breast conditions.
• Interpret breast imaging studies including screening and diagnostic mammography, digital breast tomosynthesis, breast ultrasound, and breast MRI.
• Perform image guided breast procedures including stereotactic, ultrasound guided, and MRI guided biopsies and preoperative localization procedures.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation and reporting of imaging studies and procedures to support continuity of care and billing requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including breast surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, and pathology to support patient care and treatment planning.
• Participate in multidisciplinary conferences, departmental meetings, seminars, and faculty activities as permitted by clinical and academic responsibilities.
• Instruct and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows in clinical and educational settings; provide coaching appropriate to the learner’s level and evaluate learner performance.
• Engage in scholarly activity, clinical research, and quality improvement efforts aligned with the missions of the Department.

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 or 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.

Certifications/Licenses: 

• ABR board certified/eligible in Diagnostic Radiology.
• Eligible for licensure in Kansas and Missouri.

Work Experience: Completion of ACGME-accredited Breast Imaging fellowship.

Preferred Qualifications:

Work Experience:

• Experience in breast imaging, in addition to clinical practice.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers.  A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type: RegularTime Type: Full time