Department: SOM KC Pediatrics (PEDS) ----- General Pediatrics Position Title: Clinical Assistant Professor - Pediatrics (Newborn Nursery Hospitalist) Job Family Group: Academic Job Description Summary: The Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of General Pediatrics at the University of Kansas Medical Center will provide care for hospitalized newborns across KUMC campuses. The role includes delivering evidence-based care in inpatient settings, conducting comprehensive newborn assessments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams—including neonatology—to support patient health and safety. In addition, the Clinical Assistant Professor will play an active role in the education and training of residents, medical students, and fellows, as well as participate in departmental and divisional academic, quality improvement, and scholarly activities. Job Description: Job Duties Provide expert, patient-centered care for hospitalized newborns across KUMC campuses. Participate in delivery attendance when available, in collaboration with neonatology teams. Conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized care plans for newborn patients. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support ongoing clinical, educational, and quality improvement initiatives. Educate and mentor residents, fellows, and medical students in inpatient newborn care and related areas. Participate in departmental, division, and institutional meetings, seminars, and committees. Maintain required certifications, including NRP, and participate in ongoing professional development. Engage in scholarly activities, research, and quality improvement initiatives aligned with the Department’s mission. 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/DO or equivalent from an accredited school. 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 and Licensure: Board eligible (BE)/Board Certified (BC) in Pediatrics. Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice medicine in the State of Kansas. 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: Regular Time Type: Full time The mission of the University of Kansas Medical Center is to improve lives and communities in Kansas and beyond through innovation in education, research, and health care. The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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