The Department of Physiology at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB) is seeking a senior and nationally recognized scholar to fill a leadership role in an area of Human Performance at the Associate or Professor level. Primary criteria for appointment include a demonstrated record of securing extramural funding, including serving as PI on investigator-initiated, peer-reviewed research funding. Excellent oral and written communication skills would be expected as well as an ability to lead a multi-disciplinary research team. Minimum position requirements include a Ph.D. or equivalent in physiology or closely related discipline and a strong research background with a currently funded projects and/or high likelihood of future funding. Specific areas of interest compatible with ongoing projects or resources include pediatric wellness, exercise medicine or public health. The successful candidate must be committed to a modest but quality contribution in the delivery of physiology to medical students. KCUMB is a health sciences university founded in 1916 and currently consists of both a College of Osteopathic Medicine and a College of Biosciences. The University is known as a leader in osteopathic medical education, with an educational environment emphasizing both academic and professional excellence. KCUMB is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and recognized by the Coordinating Board of Higher Education for the Missouri Department of Higher Education. The College of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association's Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation KCUMB is committed to the highest international standards of excellence in teaching and research, and under the direction of a newly appointed President and CEO has embarked on a significant expansion of graduate medical training and research. A substantial start-up package and competitive salary can be expected by the qualified candidate. KCUMB offers a competitive benefits package and is located on a beautiful campus near downtown Kansas City, MO and multiple collaborative institutions. To submit an application, please go to https://jobs.kcumb.edu/. Specific questions may be directed to Gary O. Ballam, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Physiology at [email protected] or call at 1-800-234- 4847 or 1-816-654-7000, ext. 7562. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. EOE. .