Pediatric Infectious Disease, Assistant/Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine [R0145786]
About The Position
The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, Department of Pediatrics is seeking a full-time Pediatric Infectious Disease faculty member at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor. The successful candidate must demonstrate solid clinical, teaching and leadership skills, have excellent interpersonal skills, be team oriented, and embrace educational innovation. Additional responsibilities will include providing comprehensive clinical care in both inpatient and outpatient settings to patients with infectious diseases. Clinical care will be provided at area hospitals to include Sunrise/Children’s Hospital, UMC/Children’s Hospital and others as assigned. Outpatient clinical care will be provided at the UNLV Health Faculty Practice plan clinic(s). Additional administrative responsibilities may include participation on hospital, departmental and university committees, and pediatric outreach activities/advocacy. This is a non-tenured, non-tenure track position. 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.
Requirements
- MD or DO degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- State board eligible/certified.
- Eligible for an unrestricted Nevada medical license.
- Eligible for malpractice insurance.
- Must be able to be successfully credentialed by affiliated teaching hospitals.
- Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusiveness.
- Participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.
Responsibilities
- Providing comprehensive clinical care in both inpatient and outpatient settings to patients with infectious diseases.
- Providing clinical care at area hospitals including Sunrise/Children’s Hospital, UMC/Children’s Hospital and others as assigned.
- Providing outpatient clinical care at the UNLV Health Faculty Practice plan clinic(s).
- Participating on hospital, departmental and university committees.
- Engaging in pediatric outreach activities/advocacy.
Benefits
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
