Assistant​/Associate​/Full Professor in Anatomy, Medical Education, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medi

Overview

The University Of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) invites applications for a faculty position at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine. The posting contains information on application requirements, responsibilities, qualifications, and university policies. This description preserves the content while using only allowed HTML formatting.

Location:

Las Vegas, NV. This is an academic faculty position in the Department of Medical Education with focus in Anatomy. The position may be at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, depending on qualifications.

• Teaching and instruction: dedicate approximately 80% of time to medical education, primarily supporting delivery of the Phase 1 curriculum, with additional involvement in Phase 2 electives and Phase 3 as needed. Provide instruction in human anatomy through interactive lectures, small-group sessions, prosections, dissections, plastinated specimens, models, virtual dissection platforms, and medical imaging. Facilitate multimodal learning experiences (team-based learning, interactive classroom sessions, dissection-based and virtual laboratory instruction).
• Curriculum & Program Development: contribute to curriculum design, mapping, assessment, and continuous quality improvement; collaborate with faculty to support longitudinal integration of foundational and clinical concepts; promote self-directed learning, clinical reasoning, and professional development.
• Scholarship: allocate approximately 10% of efforts toward scholarly activity related to the candidate’s primary discipline, medical education, or both; maintain an active scholarly profile appropriate to rank.
• Service & Administration: participate in departmental and institutional committees and service assignments; fulfill administrative duties as negotiated with the Chair and the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs; adhere to institutional policies and accreditation standards.
• Supervise and evaluate medical student performance across educational activities and collaborate to align learning objectives with Phase II outcomes and across the curriculum.

• PhD, MD, DO, or equivalent terminal degree
• Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and commitment to diversity
• Candidates applying for anatomy positions should be familiar with the recommendations of the IFAA, AAA, AACA, and the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act regarding ethical procurement and use of anatomical specimens and images.

• Experience developing and delivering components of a medical curriculum at an LCME-accredited institution
• Experience with modern teaching approaches, including PBL, simulation, and interactive group instruction
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS) for curriculum management such as Canvas
• Participation in national organizations related to medical education
• Previous publications in the medical education or discipline-relevant literature
• Experience with grant development and extramural funding
• Experience contributing to an integrated medical curriculum

The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education, research, and health care. We value an inclusive and engaged community and recognize the added contributions of diverse faculty, staff, and students. We strive to develop culturally competent graduates prepared to serve Nevada and the nation.

Located in the Las Vegas Medical District, the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV is fully accredited with a growing student body, faculty, residents, and state-of-the-art facilities. UNLV Health, the school’s clinical practice, provides care across multiple clinics and partner hospitals in Southern Nevada.

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment.

Salary is competitive with similarly situated institutions. The position is contingent upon funding. A competitive total rewards package includes…