Assistant/Associate Professor of Pediatric Endocrinologists, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine [R0139783]

Assistant/Associate Professor of Pediatric Endocrinologists

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant/Associate Professor of Pediatric Endocrinologists, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine.

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 Endocrinology.

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 and subspecialty care clinical setting.

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. This is a non-tenure track position.

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.

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.

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.

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
• 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 letter of interest, 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.

At least three professional references who may be contacted, including reference names, addresses, and telephone numbers. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance. Finalists may be subject to a background check.

Materials should be addressed to Dr. Rebecca Scherr, Interim Chair of Pediatrics, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact SOM Human Resources.

Profile of the University

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

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Job Category

Academic Faculty

Exempt Yes Full-Time Equivalent 0.0%Required Attachment(s)

Submit a letter of interest, 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.