Assistant Professor - Surgery Urology

KUMC University of Kansas Medical Center

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Liberty Hospital Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted February 28, 2026 Last posted February 28, 2026
Job description

Department:

SOM KC Urology

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Surgery Urology

Position Title:

Assistant Professor - Surgery Urology

Job Family Group:

Academic

Job Description Summary:

Tenure track appointments are full-time with an initial probationary period of seven years. Criteria for promotion includes significant achievements in teaching, research/scholarship, and service. The award of tenure is based on potential for sustained contributions, performing beyond expected duties, and demonstrating leadership and innovation in activities that enhance the reputation of the University.
The Clinical Scholar Track is for full-time faculty members who are heavily involved in clinical service, education, and related scholarship. This track has two career paths: Clinician-Educator concentrating on teaching and Clinician-Investigator for concentrating on research/scholarship. Significant contributions in professional and academic service are required for both paths.

Job Description:

Job Duties Outlined

  • Active clinical practice in general urology at The University of Kansas Health System Liberty and other sites as agreed upon with Chair.

  • Attendance and participation at educational conferences.

  • Active research in area of interest relevant to the study of Urology.

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: Board eligible or board certified urologist.

Required Documents

  • Resume/CV

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:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time
About this role

Summary

Perform clinical urology, participate in education, and conduct research at university hospital.

Job title

Assistant Professor - Surgery Urology

Experience level

board eligible or board certified urologist

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Liberty Hospital, Midwest, no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

urologyclinical practiceresearch

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

urologyclinical practiceresearch
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site