MARGARET SUZANNE NEAL ENDOWED CHAIR, ASSOCIATE or FULL PROFESSOR (Artificial Intelligence to Orthopaedics focus) / UMKC School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Hiring Department

UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY

SCHOOL of MEDICINE

Department of Orthopaedics

The UMKC School of Medicine 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. UMKC provides unique opportunities for research and health care collaboration across its Schools of: Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing & Health Studies, and Pharmacy as well as University Health physicians, regional health care institutions, and the University of Missouri System's NextGen Data Science and Analytics Innovation Center.

The UMKC clinical Department of Orthopaedic Surgery consists of over 40 sub-specialty trained surgeons at three main clinical sites in Kansas City, Missouri: University Health Hospital, St. Luke's Hospital, and Children's Mercy Hospital. There are 20 residents and 1 sports medicine fellow.

Job Description

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine is seeking to appoint an Associate or Full-Professor who has an interest and technical skill in the application of artificial intelligence to orthopaedics. This is intentionally left broad to keep open ideas for growth at the discretion of the candidate. Areas of interest of current clinical faculty include, but not limited to Natural Language Processing, imaging analysis, big data analytics, and predictive modeling. The appropriate candidate would join our faculty as the Margaret Suzanne Neal Missouri Endowed Chair in Orthopaedics.

Candidates must have a consistent and robust track record of collaborative research, that includes obtaining intra- and extra-mural funding, high-quality publications, and national and/or international presentations and speaking engagements. In addition, the successful candidate will enjoy and participate in advising medical students, developing and teaching courses, and working collaboratively with orthopedic surgeons and resident trainees.

UMKC strives to assure that all individuals appointed to endowed chairs and professorships are outstanding leaders in scholarship, teaching, and service. Endowed chairs and endowed professorships are among the most prestigious positions in the university and are reserved for the most distinguished scholars and leaders. Individuals appointed to these positions are anticipated to enhance the quality of the university's academic programs through their contributions to teaching, scholarship and collaborative engagement.

Qualifications

MD or PhD in any STEM discipline with a successful research focus in orthopaedics and related areas of biomedical applications.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary range is commensurate with rank, credentials, demonstrated success in research, and experience. Start-up funds are available to match needs.

This is a 12-month, ranked faculty appointment eligible for tenure and continuous appointment. The desired start date is January 1, 2025. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. Our academic schedules and workload promote a positive work/life balance.

Application Materials

For consideration, you must apply online at www.umkc.edu/jobs , click on Academic Positions (Job Opening ID 52905).

Please combine all application materials (personal letter of interest and applicable experience that qualifies you for an endowed faculty position, curriculum vitae reflecting your record of externally funded research, and a current list of professional references) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachment. 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 52905 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.

Higher education transcripts will be required for candidates advancing as finalists. Candidates will receive prior notification when references will be contacted. A Criminal Background Check will be conducted prior to hire.

Application Deadline

Review of applications begins upon receipt. The position remains open until a qualified candidate is hired.

After initial review by the committee all uploaded materials may be shared with all faculty in the prospective home department. For affiliations and joint appointments, materials may be shared with all faculty in all departments involved.

Community Information

UMKC 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 to effectively foster an innovative, healthy, safe, and more economically secure quality of life.

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, (some great barbeque and ethnic cuisine!) and health science research engagement for both campuses. As one of the largest cities in Missouri, we are home to many professional sports teams (Chiefs, Royals, Sporting KC, KC Current, and more). The city boasts a rich history of cultural arts, music, NASCAR racing, and a community that is very engaged with and supportive of our university initiatives. Our beautiful state has rolling hills, rivers, lakes, and long bike/hiking trails for those that enjoy time in the great outdoors. Kansas City offers something for everyone! https://www.visitkc.com/visitors-guide

Benefit Eligibility

This 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. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits .

Values Commitment

We 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 and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call Human Resources at 816-235-1621.

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