Assistant/Associate Professor of Pediatric Endocrinologists, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine [R0139783]

About the role

The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, Department of Pediatrics is seeking a full-time pediatric faculty member at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor to join its Section of Endocrinology.

The successful candidate must demonstrate solid clinical, teaching and leadership skills, have excellent interpersonal skills, be team oriented, and embrace educational innovation. This role will be centered around the primary and subspecialty care clinical setting. Clinical care will be provided at area hospitals to include Sunrise/Children’s Hospital, UMC/Children’s Hospital and others as assigned. Outpatient clinical care will be provided at the UNLV Health Faculty Practice plan clinic(s).

Additional administrative responsibilities may include participation on hospital, departmental and university committees, and pediatric outreach activities/advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care in the primary and subspecialty care clinical setting at area hospitals and UNLV Health Faculty Practice plan clinic(s).
• Participate in hospital, departmental, and university committees.
• Engage in pediatric outreach activities and advocacy.

Requirements

• An MD or DO degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Board Certification in Pediatrics prior to start date.
• Eligibility for an unrestricted Nevada medical license.
• Malpractice insurance eligibility.
• Ability to be successfully credentialed by affiliated teaching hospitals.

Qualifications

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness.
• Support for educational innovation.
• Strong clinical, teaching, and leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Team-oriented approach.

Skills

• Ability to provide comprehensive pediatric care.
• Experience with clinical and administrative responsibilities.
• Leadership and management skills.
• Outreach and advocacy abilities.

Benefits

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

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

Non-tenure track position.

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.