Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Pediatric Pulmonology, Pediatric Department, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine

Job Description

ROLE of the POSITION

The Department of Pediatrics, at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, is recruiting for a full-time Pediatric Pulmonology faculty member at the rank of Assistant / Associate / Full Professor.

This is a non-tenured, non-tenure track position.

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 on the primary and subspecialty care clinical setting. Responsibilities include providing quality care to pediatric pulmonary patients from birth to young adulthood.

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.

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

PROFILE of the 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 Eligible or Certified in Pediatrics and be Board Eligible or Certified in Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine 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.

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.

SALARY RANGE

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions. Position is contingent upon funding.

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

PERKS

Flexible work schedule (depending on your department)

Employee recognition and appreciation programs

UNLV athletics ticket discounts

Employee discount at

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