Family and Community Medicine, Assistant/Associate Professor, Family and Community Medicine Department, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at University of Nevada, Las Vegas in UNLV1-Medical District

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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) appreciates your interest in employment. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application: Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process. Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments. Please note that applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or unlvjobs@unlv.edu . Job Description The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Family and Community Medicine, Assistant/Associate Professor, Family and Community Medicine Department, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine. ROLE of the POSITION The Department of Family and Community Medicine at Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, seeks dedicated and innovative full-time Family and Community Medicine clinical faculty at the Assistant/Associate level. The positions offer a unique opportunity to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while contributing to the education and development of future healthcare professionals in an academic setting. The culture of our department encourages collegiality with a flexible and friendly environment for mentoring residents and medical students. Our University department has a strong evidence-based didactic tradition. We pride ourselves on a dynamic academic learning climate committed to clinical and medical education excellence,collaboration, innovation, and patient advocacy. Profile of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medici ne 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 QUALIFICATION S This position requires a MD or DO from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and completion of ACGME accredited residency program. Candidates must be board eligible or board certified. If board eligible, certification must be completed within the first two years of employment. Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date. Candidates must be eligible for an unrestricted Nevada medical license, Nevada pharmacy and DEA licenses, and malpractice insurance. They must also meet credentialing requirements and be able to obtain privileges at affiliated hospitals and other site locations as needed. 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. Tenure consideration may be given upon hire on a case by case basis depending on verified previous credentials, the FAPT recommendation, and SOM Dean's recommendation. BACKGROUND SCREENING Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background screening. COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES