Neurology, Assistant/Associate/Professor, Internal Medicine Department, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine

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Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Neurologist, Assistant/Associate/Professor, Neurology Department, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine [R0140124].

Role of the Position

The Department of Neurology, at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, is seeking candidates at the Assistant/Associate/Professor level to serve as Neurologist.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a new academic Neurology department and practice. Our aim is to establish new standards of medical care for our community and to provide unparalleled clinical and research services.

Clinical activities will involve attending duties in neurology clinics and inpatient services at the University Medical Center, a community level 1 trauma hospital in Las Vegas.

Teaching responsibilities include teaching medical student courses and clerkship, mentoring graduate students and trainees, training residents, fellows and medical students and teaching continuing education programs for physicians and the public. Candidates will be able to develop a research program that could also be integrated into the clinical activities.

Faculty positions for clinicians and clinician scientists are available in:

General Neurology

Critical Care Neurology

Epilepsy

Multiple Sclerosis

Movement Disorders

Neuromuscular Disorders

The candidate's educational credentials, terminal degree, experience in an academic medical institution or equivalency 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 the rank to the Dean of the SOM. Tenure considerations may be given upon hire on a case-by-case basis depending on verified previous credentials, the FAPT recommendation, and the SOM Dean’s recommendation.

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.

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

Minimum Qualifications

MD/DO or equivalent degree. Must have completed residency from an ACGME accredited program prior to starting employment. Board eligible/certified in Neurology.

If board eligible, must obtain board certification within two years of employment. Fellowship training preferred. Candidates must be eligible for an unrestricted Nevada medical license, malpractice insurance and must be able to be successfully credentialed by UNLV Medicine affiliated hospitals and/or clinics. As a finalist, you may be subject to a background check

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

Perks

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. Buddhadeb Dawn, Chair of Internal Medicine, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact SOM Human Resources at hr.recruitment@medicine.unlv.edu

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Candidates

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) are required to use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday. To locate this specific job posting enter the requisition number, [R0140124] 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

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