Vice Chair of Research, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery - Skull Base Surgeon

The Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Skull Base Surgeon-Scientist of exceptional potential and emerging scholarship, to enhance and build upon our research and educational portfolio.  The position will be at the associate and/or professor level. The candidate will also hold the title of Vice Chair of Research and be a recipient of an endowed professorship of Skull Base Surgery.

Job Duties:

• Provide guidance, mentorship, and oversight to researchers within the Otolaryngology department, including clinical faculty, basic science researchers, and trainees at all levels.

• Work closely with the department research administrator on management of grants and clinical trial contracts ensuring the appropriate spend down and study closure plans are in place. 

• Partner with the Department research administrator on management of grants and clinical trial contracts and ensure the appropriate send down and study close plans are in place.

• Co-lead weekly departmental research meetings and lead overall research strategy.

• Understand research funding environment and help researchers pursue grant opportunities with greatest likelihood of success.

• Upon request, provide grant scientific review and constructive feedback for upcoming grant submissions.

• Assist faculty and trainees with identifying multidisciplinary collaborators to bolster their study teams and increase the scientific rigor of grant proposals.

The Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery has a robust portfolio of clinical research and has been ranked within the top 32 of Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research rankings for NIH funding among otolaryngology departments across the country. The Department is highly collaborative with partners across the University of Kansas system and enjoys a national reputation as a leader in otolaryngology.  Our research portfolio spans all subspecialties, including investigator-initiated trials in hearing loss, outcomes research in head and neck cancer, novel applications of olfactory biomarkers to diagnose neurocognitive disorders, and artificial intelligence and machine learning applications to advance healthcare delivery research.  In addition, the candidate will join a clinically productive academic department that includes seven sub-specialty divisions in otorhinolaryngology consisting of twenty-four clinicians, three clinical fellows, and five advanced practice providers.  Community practice sites include The University of Kansas Health System as well as our affiliate sites of the Kansas City Missouri Veteran’s Administration, University Health, all in Kansas City.

Required Qualifications:

• M.D., M.D./Ph.D., D.O., or equivalent

• Completion of an accredited training program in Otolaryngology

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Otolaryngology

• Fellowship in Rhinology or Neurotology preferred

• Successful track record of research activities, publication and funding

• Eligible for medical licensure in Kansas and Missouri

Benefits and compensation:    

• Generous retirement contribution

• Relocation Assistance    

• Health, dental, vision insurance  

• CME allowance 

• LTD/STD and Life insurance    

• Professional liability insurance      

About The University of Kansas Hospital:  

Recognized as one of the top hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, The University of Kansas Hospital is a 1045-bed academic medical center and Level 1 trauma center, with a mission to lead in the discovery of new knowledge, deliver outstanding patient care in this region and beyond, and educate the healthcare professionals of tomorrow. The Health System, consistently earning national recognition for outstanding quality and safety in several medical specialties, is known for its Center for Advanced Heart Care, Center for Transplantation, Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center, and NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Magnet designation is proof of our hard-earned commitment to nursing excellence.    

About Kansas City:

A metropolitan area of 2.3 million people, Kansas City offers the diversity and excitement of a large city with the charm and convenience of Midwest living. Walkable, tree-lined neighborhoods surround the campus, which is within close proximity to the city's top destinations, including the Kauffman Center of Performing Arts, Union Station & Science City, National WWI Museum, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, as well as the Country Club Plaza, a shopping district celebrated for its architectural design.    

Overall, the Kansas City metropolitan area is a diverse and dynamic region with a rich cultural heritage, a strong economy, a vibrant downtown area, and a wide range of recreational and educational opportunities. It offers a high quality of life for its residents and attracts visitors from around the region and beyond. Residents enjoy safe, suburban neighborhoods, great restaurants and shopping, miles of bike paths, parks and lakes, and excellent schools (public, private, and universities for higher education).    

The University of Kansas Health System is the official healthcare provider for the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, KC Current, and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC and Kansas City Mavericks, and we will be hosting the World Cup! Visit www.thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City.   

For more information contact:

Lisa Shnayder, MD, FACS

Interim Chair, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

Douglas A. Girod MD Endowed Professor of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology

Director, Division of Head and Neck Surgery

University of Kansas School of Medicine

Email: YShnayder@kumc.edu

Please submit CV and letter of interest to:

Darci Deskin, Senior Physician Recruiter   

Email: DDeskin@kumc.edu

913.951.7748 cell   

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.