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Job Description

The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, Las Vegas, Nevada invites applications for an Assistant Dean for Clinical Skills and Simulation Training (Open Rank) [R0140063].

ROLE of the POSITION

The Department of Academic Affairs at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV is seeking an Assistant Dean for Clinical Skills and Simulation Training (Open Rank), which opened its doors in 2023, the Clinical Skills and Simulation center of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV supports the mission of the SOM by offering educational programs in the clinical skills and simulation training. These programs will span the medical education continuum, including undergraduate, graduate and continuing medical education. The Center will also provide opportunities for interprofessional training and research. Reporting to the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and Education, the Assistant Dean will oversee all aspects of the Clinical Skills and Simulation Training center, including administrative operations, educational programming, and research. The Assistant Dean will oversee the design, implementation, and evaluation of clinical skills and simulation training in the undergraduate medical education program. The Assistant Dean will oversee and employ a variety of educational methods, including the use of standardized patients, task trainers, and low- and hi-fidelity simulators. The Assistant Dean will support the Vice Dean in acquiring educational resources for clinical skills and simulation education. The Assistant Dean will ensure that the center complies with all applicable institutional, local, state, and federal regulations.

The Assistant Dean will work closely with the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education and other leaders in the Office of Academic Affairs. The Assistant Dean will collaborate with the Offices of Graduate Medical Education and Continuing Medical Education, as well as clinical departments and other units within the SOM. The Assistant Dean will support the Vice Dean in strategic planning, budget management, human resource management, compliance, facilities management, and IT management for the center. The Assistant Dean will participate in the program of continuous quality improvement and compliance with the accreditation standards of the Liaison Committee for Medical Education and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. The Assistant Dean liaises with other offices, departments in the School of Medicine and the University, and affiliates and community partners.

 The ideal candidate will:

• Oversee all administrative operations of the Clinical Skills and Simulation center including: human resources, financing, facilities, compliance, and evaluation
• Provide learners the opportunity to study clinical skills through a variety of methods, including standardized patients, task trainers, and low- and hi-fidelity simulators.
• Support Undergraduate Medical Education by integrating clinical skills and simulation training education across all four years of the MD curriculum.
• Expand opportunities for interprofessional training by having medical students learn with other healthcare students
• In collaboration with the Office of Graduate Medical Education, provide services and support to UNLV residency and fellowship training programs, including skills training
• In collaboration with the Office of Faculty Affairs, support Continuing Medical Education by offering services and support to UNLV faculty, community faculty, and health care organizations.
• Develop clinical skills and simulation training programs to support the educational needs of community partners.

• Provide research opportunities for students, faculty, residents and fellows.
• Engage in scholarly activities in their areas of expertise
• Deliver papers or presentations at professional meetings, seminars, and conferences
• Contributes to service through groups and committees

This position requires leadership in anatomic and/or medical education, evidence of scholarship and research, a high degree of organizational skills, the ability to work respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

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. For additional information on the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine please visit: http://www.higheredjobs.com.

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

• This position requires an MD or relevant degree
• 3-5 years or more of experience in teaching and academic leadership in a medical education setting
• Record of leadership in medical education at an LCME accredited medical school
• Significant background in clinical skills and simulation training
• Evidence of scholarship/research productivity and significant teaching contributions in his/her field
• Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and commitment to diversity

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.  Tenure consideration may be given upon hire on a case by case basis depending on verified previous credentials, the FAPT recommendation, and School of Medicine Dean’s recommendation.

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, 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

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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)

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.

Posting Close Date

10/13/2024

Note to Applicant

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

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified,  HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment. 

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.  

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All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided).

Recruitments that provide a work schedule are subject to change based on organizational needs.