Job Description
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant / Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Pediatrics Department, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine R0139604
ROLE of the POSITION
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 General Academic Pediatrics.
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 care clinical setting as well as coverage of the New Born Nursery.
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 Medicine Faculty Practice plan clinic(s). Additional administrative responsibilities may include participation on hospital, departmental and university committees, and pediatric outreach activities / advocacy.
This is a non-tenure, non-tenure track position.
The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education, research and health care.
Our school is an inclusive and engaged community and recognizes the added value that students, faculty and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.
We strive to develop culturally competent graduates to care for the residents of Nevada and the nation. For additional information on the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine please visit : .
Federal Vaccination Requirement
This position is considered a healthcare worker and must follow the federal COVID-19 vaccine requirement by providing proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious waiver on file with Human Resources before their start date.
Questions regarding the federal requirement may be sent to .
PROFILE of Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine
Located primarily within the Las Vegas Medical District, the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV graduated its first class of students in May of 2021.
Fully accredited, the school currently has 240 medical students, 150 faculty physicians, and more than 300 medical residents and fellows.
With a new medical education building opening in 2022, including state-of-the-art medical classrooms and simulation center, the school continues to grow.
As one of the most diverse medical schools in the nation, our graduates have been accepted to prestigious residency and fellowship programs throughout the country.
Our faculty, students, residents, and fellows have had their research published in peer-reviewed journals that range from the American Journal of Surgery to Cancer Cytopathology.
With a group practice, UNLV Health, which provides care to more than 10,000 patients per month in its 17 primary care and specialty care clinics, and its partner hospitals, the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV is transforming healthcare in Southern Nevada.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires an MD, or DO, degree from a regionally accredited college or university and be Board Certified in Pediatrics prior to start date.
Candidates must be eligible for an unrestricted Nevada medical license, malpractice insurance, and must be able to be successfully credentialed by affiliated teaching hospitals.
Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.
COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES
A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment.
They will use our to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.
SALARY
Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.
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
PERKS
Employee recognition and appreciation programs
UNLV athletics ticket discounts
Statewide employee purchase program discounts
discounts on and off campus
for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
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