Full Professor in Medical Education - Basic Sciences, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine [R0154023]

Nevada System of Higher Education

About The Position

The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for three non-tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Medical Education - Basic Sciences. Candidates with expertise in biochemistry, molecular biology, or both are encouraged to apply. Faculty will contribute to an innovative undergraduate medical education program, primarily teaching in Phase 1 of the curriculum and providing elective opportunities in Phases 2 and 3. Approximately 80% of effort is dedicated to medical education and 20% to scholarly activity, which may focus on the candidate’s primary discipline, medical education, or both. The school is located primarily in the Las Vegas Medical District and has a recently opened medical education building with medical classrooms and a simulation center. UNLV’s medical school is fully accredited and works with UNLV Health and partner hospitals to educate medical students, residents, and fellows. The position is non-tenure-track, full-time, and exempt. Salary is competitive with similarly situated institutions. The position will remain open until filled.

Requirements

PhD or MD from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); the credential must be obtained before the employment start date.
Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and commitment to diversity.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in biochemistry, molecular biology, or both.
Experience with innovative teaching methods, including problem-based learning, interactive large- and small-group presentations, and computer-based interactive teaching programs.
Experience developing and delivering a course or major course components in relevant basic science disciplines at an LCME-accredited medical school.
Experience with computer-based curriculum management programs such as Canvas.
Participation in national organizations or committees devoted to medical education.
Previous publications in medical education literature.
Experience developing grant proposals and managing extramural funding.
Training or experience in developing and delivering an integrated medical curriculum.

Responsibilities

Teach basic sciences in an integrated, organ-system-based curriculum using interactive lectures, laboratories, small-group discussions, and team-based classroom activities.
Integrate self-directed learning objectives and clinical reasoning into the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) course.
Devote approximately 80% of time and effort to medical education, primarily supporting delivery of Phase 1 and elective opportunities in Phases 2 and 3.
Engage in scholarly activity for approximately 20% of time and effort, in the candidate’s primary discipline, medical education, or both.
Supervise and evaluate medical student performance.
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.