Assistant/Associate Professor, Family and Community Medicine, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine [R0147983]

About the role

The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, invites applications for Assistant/Associate Professor of Family and Community Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while contributing to the education and development of future healthcare professionals in an academic setting.
• Contribute to a dynamic academic learning climate committed to clinical and medical education excellence, collaboration, innovation, and patient advocacy.
• Collaborate with residents and medical students in a collegial and friendly environment.
• Promote research and scholarly activity as part of the evidence-based didactic tradition.

Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. degree
• American Board of Family Medicine certification, or completion of certification within two years of residency completion
• Completion of a Family Medicine Residency Program from an ACGME accredited institution
• Eligibility for an unrestricted Nevada medical, pharmacy, and DEA license
• Malpractice coverage
• Ability to obtain privileges at University Medical Center and other site locations as needed
• Credentials must be obtained prior to the start of employment

Qualifications

• Support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness
• Use the University’s Campus Values to guide decisions and actions
• Commitment to advancing the mission of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine

Skills

• Special skills or interests such as procedures, sports medicine, women’s health, maternal health, college health, AI, quality, grant experience, clinic administration, hospital medicine, etc.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package including:
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles

Pay

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

Schedule

Full-time equivalent 100.0%

How to Apply

Submit a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience. Include a separate cover letter describing interest in position and any special skills or interests such as procedures, sports medicine, women’s health, maternal health, college health, AI, quality, grant experience, clinic administration, hospital medicine, etc. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

Materials must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials.

For assistance with the application process, please contact SOM Human Resources at hr.recruitment@medicine.unlv.edu

Note to Applicant

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided).

Recruitments that provide a work schedule are subject to change based on organizational needs.