Assistant/Associate/Professor of Neurologist, Neurology Department, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine [R0140124]

About the role

The Department of Neurology, at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, is seeking candidates at the Assistant/Associate/Professor level to serve as Neurologist. This is an exciting opportunity to join a new academic Neurology department and practice. Our aim is to establish new standards of medical care for our community and to provide unparalleled clinical and research services.

Responsibilities

• Attending duties in neurology clinics and inpatient services at the University Medical Center, a community level 1 trauma hospital in Las Vegas.
• Teaching medical student courses and clerkship.
• Mentoring graduate students and trainees.
• Training residents, fellows and medical students.
• Developing a research program that could also be integrated into the clinical activities.

Requirements

• MD/DO or equivalent degree.
• Completed residency from an ACGME accredited program prior to starting employment.
• Board eligible/certified in Neurology.
• If board eligible, must obtain board certification within two years of employment.
• Fellowship training preferred.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be eligible for an unrestricted Nevada medical license, malpractice insurance and must be able to be successfully credentialed by UNLV Medicine affiliated hospitals and/or clinics.

Skills

• Ability to develop a research program.

Benefits

• Generous compensation packages.
• Up to 48 days of paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision.
• No state income tax.
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs.
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools.
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.
• Flexible work schedule (depending on your department).
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles.

Pay

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

Schedule

Flexible work schedule (depending on your department).

Profile of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine

The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV has been Transforming Healthcare in Southern Nevada since 2017. Our mission is to serve our patients, students, medical professionals, and community as a transformational force for improving healthcare in Nevada. Our faculty, students, residents, and fellows have had their research published in top-tier peer-reviewed journals. With a group practice, UNLV Health provides care to more than 10,000 patients per month in its 17 primary care and specialty care clinics, and its partner hospitals.

Commitment to Diversity

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

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Profile of the University

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine.

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