Assistant/Associate Professor, OBGYN Generalist, Gynecologic Surgery & Obstetrics Department, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine [R0129628]

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, invites applications for Assistant / Associate Professor, OBGYN Generalist, Gynecologic Surgery & Obstetrics Department, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine R0129628

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised 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.

UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country.

UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report’s annual listing of the nation’s most diverse universities for undergraduates.

The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

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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.

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.

BENEFITS

The University of Nevada Las Vegas offers a generous annual and sick leave package, medical and dental benefits, supplemental voluntary benefits, tuition assistance, and wellness programs.

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ROLE of the POSITION

The Gynecologic Surgery & Obstetrics (GSO) department is seeking candidates at the Assistant / Associate Professor level.

We are looking for Laborist and General OBGYN physicians. This is a 12-month faculty position in the Department of Gynecologic Surgery & Obstetrics (GSO) .

The Generalist role will involve outpatient and consultative care at the School of Medicine OBGYN Outpatient Centers. The Laborist role will cover Labor and Delivery shifts at our contracted hospitals.

The successful candidates will participate in medical student, resident education and supervision and have an interest in scholarly activities.

Advanced laparoscopic / robotic skills are a plus. Proven abilities in the areas of medical student and resident education, clinical research, health outcomes or education outcomes research is desirable.

The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and rank.

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidates are expected to have graduated from an accredited medical school with completion of an ACGME accredited residency program.

Candidates must be board certified or board eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology, prior to employment commencing. If board eligible, certification must be completed within the first two years of employment.

Candidates must be eligible for a Nevada medical license, malpractice coverage and meet credentialing requirements and must be able to obtain admitting privileges at applicable hospitals and / or clinics.

Finalists must possess and maintain a State Board of Pharmacy license and DEA license and may be subject to a background check.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and rank. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start of employment.

SALARY RANGE

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

APPLICATION DETAILS

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted.

References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

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.

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