Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Medical Education - Basic Sciences, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine [R0154023]
- Location
- UNLV1-Medical District
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
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Job Description The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Medical Education - Basic Sciences, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine [R0154023] .
ROLE of the POSITION The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV invites applications for three (3) faculty positions at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (non-tenure track) of Medical Education - Basic Sciences. We are recruiting faculty who have achieved excellence in education and are prepared to contribute to our dynamic and innovative undergraduate medical education program. Applicants with expertise in biochemistry, molecular biology, or both are encouraged to apply.
Ideal candidates will be able to participate in the following activities:
Basic Sciences
- 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 of 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.
- Serve 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.
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: https://www.unlv.edu/medicine.
BACKGROUND SCREENING Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background and/or credit check.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS This position requires a PhD or MD from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.
- 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, research and scholarly activity will be considered in determining the candidate’s recommended rank. 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.
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 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 Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.
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
PERKS & PROGRAMS
- Employee recognition and appreciation programs
- 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
- Connect with colleagues with shared interests
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
- Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit our Veterans Webpage .
HOW TO APPLY Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email 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. Larry Alexander, Search Committee Chair.
Position will remain open until filled.
Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.
Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu for support.
For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on How to Apply . For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu and include the job requisition number in your email subject line.
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PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised 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, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. 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 online 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. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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