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Job Description

The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, Las Vegas, Nevada invites applications for an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Medical Education - Anatomy or Clinical Skills [R0141231].

ROLE of the POSITION 

The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV invites applications for faculty positions at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the Department of Medical Education - Anatomy or Clinical Skills. We are recruiting faculty that have achieved excellence in education and are prepared to contribute to our dynamic and innovative undergraduate medical education program.

Ideal candidates will be able to participate in one or more of the following activities:

Anatomy

• Provide educational programs in the anatomical sciences, including histology, embryology, and gross anatomy, using a variety of pedagogies such as interactive lectures, laboratories, small group discussions, and team-based classroom activities.

• Guide and direct learners in studying anatomical sciences through various methods, including prosection, cadaveric dissection, virtual dissection, plastic models, plastinated models, and medical imaging.

Clinical Skills

• Provide educational programs in clinical skills, including history taking, physical examination, diagnosis, and treatment planning, using a variety of pedagogies such as interactive lectures, laboratories, small group discussions, and team-based classroom activities.

• Guide and direct learners in studying clinical skills through various methods, including the use of standardized patients, models, and both low-fidelity and high-fidelity trainers and simulators.

All Positions

• Dedicate approximately 80% of their time and effort to providing medical education, primarily assisting with the delivery Phase 1 of the curriculum, as well as elective opportunities during Phases 2 and 3.

• Engage in scholarly activity at approximately 20% time and effort (scholarship may include the candidate's primary discipline, medical education, or both domains).

• Provide supervision and evaluation of medical student performance.

• Actively participate in ongoing curriculum development and continuous quality improvement.

• Work collaboratively to longitudinally integrate basic science, anatomical studies, and clinical skills with clinical learning objectives.

• Adhere to institutional policies and procedures.

• Service on departmental and institutional committees and task forces as assigned.

• Integrate the objectives of self-directed learning and clinical reasoning within the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) course.

• Fulfill administrative duties as negotiated with the Chair of the Department of Medical Education and the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs.

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.

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 opened in 2023, 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 

• PhD or MD 

• Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills 

• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and commitment to diversity 

• Credentials must be obtained prior to employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with innovative teaching methods including problem-based learning (PBL), interactive large and small group presentations, and computer-based interactive teaching programs.

• Experience with development and delivery of a course or major course components in the relevant basic science disciplines at an LCME-accredited medical school.

• Experience with computer-based programs for curriculum management such as Canvas.

• Participation in national organizations or committees devoted to medical education.

• Previous publications in the medical education literature.

• Experience in the development of grant proposals and the management of extramural funding.

• Training or experience in development and delivery of an integrated medical curriculum.

The candidate’s educational credentials, terminal degree, experience in an academic medical institution or equivalency will be considered in determining that candidate’s recommended rank. The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV 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 School of Medicine. 

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. 

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 

• Employee discount at UNLV’s Student Wellness Recreation Center 

• 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, 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. 

Materials should be addressed to Dr. Gary Shen, Search Committee Chair, and must be submitted through Workday no later than August 1st, 2024 as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or [email protected]. 

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES 

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, [R0141231] 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. 

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. 

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

EEO/AA STATEMENT 

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. 

TITLE IX STATEMENT 

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: [email protected], or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: [email protected]; or to both. 

Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage. 

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT 

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online. 

JOB CATEGORY 

Academic Faculty

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Posting Close Date

08/1/2024

Note to Applicant

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.  

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