University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Medical Education - Basic Sciences, Kirk Ker
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, 89101
Job Posting: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Medical Education - Basic Sciences
The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, Las Vegas, Nevada invites applications for an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Medical Education - Basic Sciences. 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 of Medical Education-Basic Sciences. We are recruiting faculty that have achieved excellence in education and are prepared to contribute to our dynamic and innovative undergraduate medical education program. Applicants with expertise in biochemistry and molecular biology, or both, are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates will be able to participate in the following activities: Provide instruction in the basic sciences in an integrated, organ-system-based curriculum using a variety of teaching methods including interactive lectures, laboratories, small group discussions, and team-based classroom activities. Integrate the objectives of self-directed learning and clinical reasoning within the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) course. 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. Fulfill administrative duties as negotiated with the Chair of the Department of Medical Education and the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs. 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 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. 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: 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 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 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 are required to 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. Larry Alexander, 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
hr.recruitment@medicine.unlv.edu . Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Candidates: UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Browse Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse 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 R0144807 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. 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
The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, Las Vegas, Nevada invites applications for an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Medical Education - Basic Sciences. 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 of Medical Education-Basic Sciences. We are recruiting faculty that have achieved excellence in education and are prepared to contribute to our dynamic and innovative undergraduate medical education program. Applicants with expertise in biochemistry and molecular biology, or both, are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates will be able to participate in the following activities: Provide instruction in the basic sciences in an integrated, organ-system-based curriculum using a variety of teaching methods including interactive lectures, laboratories, small group discussions, and team-based classroom activities. Integrate the objectives of self-directed learning and clinical reasoning within the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) course. 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. Fulfill administrative duties as negotiated with the Chair of the Department of Medical Education and the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs. 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 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. 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: 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 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 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 are required to 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. Larry Alexander, 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
hr.recruitment@medicine.unlv.edu . Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Candidates: UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Browse Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse 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 R0144807 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. 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