14 jobs found in Kansas City

Research Associate R-0002949 Kansas City Campus Job Type: Staff Job Description: Kansas City University is seeking a motivated and collaborative Research Associate to join the Dybedal Research Center on the Kansas City campus. This position offers an opportunity to participate in biomedical research focused on how epigenetic mechanisms influence gene expression during cardiac development, with relevance to congenital heart defects. A central responsibility for this position is supporting the Biomedical Research Methodology course. The Research Associate will play an active role in preparing laboratory materials, supporting instructional activities, and supervising, mentoring, and guiding students during laboratory sessions and course-related research projects. This position requires strong technical expertise in molecular biology and cell culture, as well as a commitment to student learning and laboratory education. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:...

Simulation Coordinator R-0002765 Kansas City CampusJoplin Campus Job Type: Staff Job Description: The Simulation Program Coordinator is responsible for the daily operations of the SIMPACT department, including comprehensive planning, scheduling, and coordination of simulation-based activities. This role ensures adherence to SIMPACT policies, current simulation best practices, and safety standards. The coordinator provides essential administrative and departmental support, including documentation management, report generation, and interdepartmental workflow coordination to ensure smooth and effective program operation. The role also contributes to broader departmental engagement through participation in student interviews and KCU service initiatives. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Manage and maintain the SIMPACT schedule-including OSCEs, simulation sessions, classroom activities, and special events-in alignment with SIMPACT policies and program...

Research Associate R-0002897 Kansas City Campus Job Type: Staff Job Description: Kansas City University is seeking a motivated Research Associate to join the Dybedal Research Center on the Kansas City campus. In this role, you will contribute to innovative research investigating how noncoding RNAs regulate alternative splicing and influence embryonic development, with a focus on congenital heart defects. The position combines hands-on laboratory experimentation, molecular and developmental biology techniques, bioinformatics, data analysis, and scientific communication, offering the opportunity to make meaningful contributions in a collaborative and research-driven environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Culture and maintain human, animal, and embryonic cell models Perform molecular biology techniques, including RNA/DNA extraction, PCR, and quantitative RT-PCR Assist with gene and RNA expression studies using cell and embryo models Conduct and...

Software Engineer R-0002936 Kansas City Campus Job Type: Staff Job Description: The Software Engineer will be responsible for partnering with university constituents to meet database needs; conducting thorough and timely research on database applications; and ensuring optimal server side functionality for database applications and relational database management servers. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design systems and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces Modify existing software to correct errors Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints Consult with customers about software system design and maintenance Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met Design, develop and modify...

Director of Philanthropy R-0002910 Kansas City Campus Job Type: Staff Job Description: The Director of Philanthropy at Kansas City University (KCU) manages a portfolio of major and planned gift donors, developing long-term relationships built on a firm understanding of donors' interests which match the strategic goals of the university. This position reports to the Senior Director of Philanthropy and plays a critical role in advancing the university's fundraising efforts. The Director of Philanthropy travels locally and nationally to engage with donors and represent KCU in various philanthropic initiatives. The successful candidate will be expected to adhere to and promote a culture of philanthropy. Within your application materials, please include the following documents: *Cover Letter *Resume If you have challenges attaching multiple documents, please email them to Angela Howard in HR: ahoward@kansascity.edu Essential Responsibilities Manage a portfolio...

Director of Financial Planning and Analysis R-0002908 Kansas City Campus Job Type: Staff Job Description: The Director of Financial Planning and Analysis serves as a strategic leader overseeing the University's financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analytical functions. This role drives continuous improvement of the budget and forecasting processes, strengthens data‑driven decision support for leadership, and partners closely with academic and administrative leaders to develop pro‑formas that guide new initiatives and program evolution. The position also leads the development and delivery of enhanced financial reporting to provide clear, actionable insights that support informed, strategic decision‑making across the institution. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Manage the FP&A department, including direct supervision of staff and oversight of strategic goals and departmental governance Maintain, update, and enhance the University's...

Health Sciences Librarian R-0002777 Kansas City Campus Job Type: Staff Job Description: The Health Sciences Librarian / Library Manager provides leadership for library operations while delivering expert instruction, research support, and evidence-based practice education across the University. This role oversees day-to-day library services, supervises library personnel, and partners with faculty, students, and staff to advance teaching, learning, research, and scholarly activity on the Kansas City campus. The Health Sciences Librarian / Library Manager position serves in a faculty appointment with responsibility for teaching medical informatics, information literacy, and evidence-based practice concepts. The position plays a key role in supporting reference and research, promoting effective use of health sciences information resources, and ensuring the Library's collections, services, and technologies align with institutional priorities. Success in this role requires...

Assistant/Associate Professor of Pathology R-0002825 Kansas City Campus Job Type: Faculty Job Description: Kansas City University (KCU) is adding to our Pathology team and is seeking a new Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology & Anatomical Sciences on the Kansas City campus. This individual will contribute to the education of students; engage in service opportunities to effectively and positively promote the University, the discipline, and the profession; and actively engage in the advancement of research and scholarly activities. Within your application materials, please include the three following documents: CV/Resume Letter of interest (cover letter) Summary of your teaching philosophy If you have challenges attaching multiple documents, please email them to Angela Howard in HR: ahoward@kansascity.edu Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Use innovative teaching methods and the application of learning...

Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology R-0002815 Kansas City Campus Job Type: Faculty Job Description: The Health Services Psychology Department at Kansas City University (KCU) is seeking applicants for a full time Assistant or Associate Professor of Psychology. This position serves a collaborative role across the Clinical Psychology (PsyD) program, the Center for Population Health and Equity (CPHE), and partner school systems. The primary focus of this role is doctoral student supervision, consultation with school partners, and development of school-based behavioral health programming. This position is designed to support training, systems-level impact, and interdisciplinary collaboration rather than direct service delivery. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Supervision and Training Provide individual and group clinical supervision of PsyD trainees delivering psychotherapy services in public school settings Support development of trainees'...

Assistant/Associate Professor of Primary Care - Signing bonus R-0002818 Kansas City Campus Job Type: Faculty Job Description: ** This position is eligible for a signing bonus, in addition to relocation assistance ** Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine - Kansas City Campus, (KCU-COM KC) is building a team of leaders in the Department of Primary Care and is seeking exceptional candidates for a full-time faculty position in Kansas City, MO. The position reports to the Chair of the Kansas City campus Department of Primary Care and is open to new or experienced osteopathic physicians. Within your application materials, please include the three following documents: CV/Resume Letter of interest (cover letter) Summary of your teaching philosophy Please email these documents to Angela Howard: ahoward@kansascity.edu Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Serve the college through teaching, research, scholarly...