"Rheumatology, Assistant/Associate/Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine"

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Rheumatology, Assistant/Associate/Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine [R0123935].

Responsibilities will include patient care in the inpatient and outpatient settings as well as supervision and teaching of Internal Medicine Residents and Medical Students. The program is affiliated with the University Medical Center (UMC) of Southern Nevada, and offers a comprehensive mix of inpatient and ambulatory teaching experiences.

UNLV physicians are an academic faculty who provide excellent compassionate care to a large and diverse community in the Las Vegas valley. As an employee of UNLV, you will be a part of the most diverse university in the USA and a member of the Rebels Family, which includes the faculty, students and staff of the School of Medicine as well as several allied health professional schools.

The SOM Faculty Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure (FAPT) Committee will use the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV (SOM) promotion criteria to recommend rank to the Dean of the SOM. Tenure consideration may be given upon hire on a case by case basis depending on verified previous credentials, the FAPT recommendation, and SOM Dean's recommendation.

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 diverse 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 online at: https://www.unlv.edu/medicine

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate must have an M.D. or D.O. degree and successful completion of an ACGME accredited residency program and be board certified or board eligible in Rheumatology, prior to start date. If board eligible, certification must be completed within the first two years of employment. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start of employment.

Candidates must be able to possess and maintain a Nevada State Board of Pharmacy license and DEA license. Nevada medical license must be obtained prior to start date, malpractice coverage meet credentialing requirements and must be able to obtain privileges at University Medical Center (UMC) and other site locations as needed. Finalists may be subject to a background check.

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

• 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
• 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
• 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