Assistant​/Associate Professor, Family and Community Medicine, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine

Assistant/Associate Professor, Family and Community Medicine (R0147983)

Join to apply for the Assistant/Associate Professor of Family and Community Medicine role at the University of Nevada‑Las Vegas
.

The Department of Family and Community Medicine at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine seeks dedicated and innovative full‑time clinical faculty at the Assistant/Associate level. The position offers 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 department encourages collegiality, provides a flexible and friendly environment for mentoring residents and medical students, and is committed to clinical and medical education excellence, collaboration, innovation, and patient advocacy.

The successful candidate must:

• Hold an M.D. or D.O. degree and be certified by the American Board of Family Medicine (or complete certification within two years of residency completion).
• Complete a Family Medicine Residency Program from an ACGME‑accredited institution.
• Be eligible for an unrestricted Nevada medical, Nevada pharmacy, and DEA license, and have malpractice coverage.
• Meet credentialing requirements and obtain privileges at University Medical Center (UMC) and other site locations prior to employment.
• Possess terminal degree, academic experience, research, and scholarly activity considered for rank determination under the SOM Promotion Criteria.

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness, contribute to a respectful, positive work environment, and use UNLV’s Campus Values to guide decisions and actions.

Salary competitive with similar institutions.

• Competitive total rewards package, including:
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
  • Excellent health insurance: medical, dental, and vision
  • Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education schools for faculty, spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• Networking opportunities with colleagues sharing interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• Rebel Card discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels:
  Onboard
• Opportunity for career advancement to leadership roles

Submit a detailed résumé and a separate cover letter describing interest in the position and any special skills or interests (e.g., procedures, sports medicine, women’s health, maternal health, college health, AI, quality, grant experience, clinic administration, hospital medicine). Applicants should fully describe qualifications and experience, referencing each minimum and preferred qualification. All materials must be submitted through Workday; emailed materials are not accepted.

for assistance, contact SOM Human Resources ruitmentv.edu.

UNLV employees and Nevada System of Higher Education employees must use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday. Enter requisition number R0147983 in the search box. Applications outside the internal process will be rejected.

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral‑degree‑granting institution with approximately 30,000 students and over 3,600 faculty and staff. It has conferred more than 152,000 degrees and is classified as an R1 research university. UNLV is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, serving Nevada’s diverse population, and supporting a comprehensive academic health center.

UNLV does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. UNLV complies with Title IX and other federal, state, and local civil rights and non‑discrimination laws.

UNLV does not discriminate based on sex in any educational program or activity. Non‑discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the corresponding implementation regulations. For inquiries, contact Title IX Coordinator Michelle S. Sposito, J.D. at titleixcoordinator, or the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights at OCR.

• Job Category:
  Academic Faculty
• Exempt:
  Yes
• Full‑Time Equivalent: 100.0%
• Posting Close Date: 12/31/2025
• Note to Applicant:
  This position may require a criminal background check and verification of academic credentials. Driving qualifications may be required where applicable.

Locations:
Las Vegas, NV