"Assistant/Associate Professor, Internal Medicine General Internist"

Job Description

The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant/Associate Professor Internal Medicine General Internist.

Role of the Position

The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, Department of Internal Medicine, is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, General Internist. The successful candidate will supervise internal medicine residents on inpatient medical service, ambulatory setting and engage in didactic teaching of students and residents.

Further, the faculty member will maintain a practice of internal medicine in which he or she directly delivers care to internal medicine patients, attends the inpatient medical service, and devotes time to scholarly activities.

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.

For more information, visit us on line at: https://www.unlv.edu/medicine

Minimum Qualifications

This position requires a M.D. or D.O. from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and thus a Board Certified or Board Eligible within two (2) years of graduation.

Candidates must be eligible for an unrestricted Nevada Medical License (Nevada Medical license must be secured prior to start date), malpractice insurance and must be able to be successfully credentialed by Southern Nevada teaching hospitals and clinics. Finalists may be subject to a background check.

The candidate's educational credentials, terminal degree, experience in an academic medical institution or equivalency will be considered in determining the candidate’s recommended rank. The SOM Faculty Appointment, Promotion and Tenure (FAPT) Committee will use the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV (SOM) promotion criteria to recommend the rank to the Dean of the SOM. Tenure considerations may be given upon hire on a case-by-case basis depending on verified previous credentials, the FAPT recommendation, and the SOM Dean’s recommendation.

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 Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

Salary Range

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

• 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
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles

How to Apply

Submit a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience. 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.

Materials must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact SOM Human Resources at hr.recruitment@medicine.unlv.edu

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Candidates

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) are required to use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday. To locate this specific job posting enter the requisition number, [R0147865] in the search box. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.