Founded in 1916, Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences has a long and proud tradition of providing exemplary educational opportunities to its students. The private, not-for-profit University is composed of two colleges, the College of Osteopathic Medicine and the College of Biosciences.
The College of Osteopathic Medicine ranks as one of the oldest and largest of the nation’s 20 osteopathic colleges. The College of Osteopathic Medicine is the oldest medical school in Kansas City, Mo., and with approximately 950 students, ranks as the largest in the state of Missouri. More than 7,000 physicians have graduated from KCUMB.
The College of Biosciences accepted its first class of 20 students in the fall of 2005. Emphasis for the Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences program will be placed on the acquisition of knowledge in state-of-the-art research methods and protocol.
KCUMB employees play an active part in the Kansas City Community by volunteering for various organizations, and the University serves as one of eight key stakeholders in the Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute.
Located in Kansas City’s historic Northeast Neighborhood, the University’s beautifully landscaped campus is just minutes from downtown and provides free parking and 24-hour security.
With nearly 300 employees, KCUMB offers highly competitive compensation and benefits, with many excellent opportunities for advancement for those who excel.
MISSION STATEMENT
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, a private, not-for-profit institution of higher education founded in 1916, is an integral part of the Greater Kansas City area. We are committed to the education of highly qualified students in osteopathic medicine and the life sciences.
We are a community of students and teachers; scientists and scholars; physicians and health care professionals; administrators and staff, with a belief that ability is gained through knowledge; integrity is learned by example; and compassion and empathy are first received and then given.
We are united in our commitment to:
- Developing and sustaining the highest quality educational programs for the preparation of physicians and scientists who are leaders in meeting the needs of an ever changing society;
- Maintaining a culture which embodies the principles and philosophy of our heritage, exemplifying humane, holistic and compassionate care;
- Contributing to the advancement of knowledge through research and scholarly activities;
- Developing the potential of students and faculty by sustaining a learning environment which emphasizes educational and personal values and a striving toward excellence.
Fundamental to our mission is the preservation and renewal of human life.
CORE VALUES
Six core values form the foundation of these tenets - leadership, humility, faith and positivity, integrity, compassion and service.
These core values, coupled with exemplary basic sciences and clinical training, are at the heart of the KCUMB educational process from a student's first day on campus to the end of postdoctoral training and beyond.
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences maintains a culture that emphasizes the educational and personal values we embrace.
At the foundation of the University’s culture and workplace environment are six core values: leadership, humility, faith and positivity, integrity, compassion and service.
We offer a competitive salary in addition to a terrific benefits package: - Tuition Reimbursement
- Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
- 7 Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Leave
- Paid Winter Break
- Personal Leave
- Exercise Facility
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Banking Benefits
- Credit Union
- $ For $ Match on Retirement Plan
- Free Parking!
We welcome your interest in employment opportunities at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences.
The Human Resources department provides four (4) options for applying for employment:
Send your resume and cover letter as an e-mail attachment in a Microsoft Word Document to: employment@kcumb.edu
Fax your resume and cover letter to: 816-283-2285.
Send your resume and cover letter by postal mail to:
Human Resources Department
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
1750 Independence Ave.
Administration Building, Room 101
Kansas City, MO 64106-1453
Apply in person during the office hours of 9:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER POLICY
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB) 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 discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, disability, status as Vietnam era veteran, sex or age.
KCUMB is committed to equal treatment concerning an employee’s compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, training and development, transfer, and other privileges of employment.
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences is a drug-free workplace.
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