Assistant​/Associate​/Full Professor in Anatomy, Medical Education, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine R0150443

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Anatomy, Medical Education

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for faculty positions at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the Department of Medical Education, with a focus in Anatomy. We seek educators who have demonstrated excellence in teaching and who are committed to contributing to a dynamic, learner-centered undergraduate medical education program.

Ideal candidates will be able to participate in the following activities:

• Provide instruction in human anatomy, including gross anatomy, histology, and embryology, through interactive lectures, small-group learning, prosections, human body dissections, plastinated specimens, plastic models, virtual dissection platforms, and medical imaging.
• Facilitate multimodal learning activities, such as team-based learning, interactive classroom sessions, and both dissection-based and virtual laboratory instruction.

All Positions

• Dedicate approximately 80% of their time and effort to medical education, primarily supporting delivery of the Phase 1 curriculum, with additional involvement in Phase 2 electives and assistance in Phase 3 as needed.
• Primarily provide instruction in human anatomy through interactive lectures, small-group sessions, prosections, human body dissections, plastinated specimens, plastic models, virtual dissection platforms, and medical imaging.
• Facilitate multimodal learning experiences, such as team-based learning, case-based learning, interactive classroom activities, and both dissection-based and virtual laboratory instruction.
• Demonstrate the ability to teach an additional discipline beyond their primary specialty, as required to meet curricular needs.
• Supervise and evaluate medical student performance across educational activities.
• Collaborate to integrate basic science, anatomical studies, clinical reasoning, Problem-Based Learning (PBL), and clinical skills learning objectives across the curriculum, ensuring longitudinal alignment with Phase II learning objectives.

Curriculum & Program Development

• Contribute to curriculum design, mapping, assessment, and continuous quality improvement.
• Collaborate with faculty across departments 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 and track.

Service & Administration

• Commit approximately 10% of time to participate in departmental and institutional committees and service assignments.
• Fulfill administrative duties as negotiated with the Chair of the Department of Medical Education and the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs.
• Adhere to institutional policies and accreditation standards.

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.

Profile of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine

• Located primarily within the Las Vegas Medical District, the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV graduated its first class of students in May of 2021. Fully accredited, the school currently has 240 medical students, 150 faculty physicians, and more than 300 medical residents and fellows. With a new medical education building opened in 2023, including state-of-the-art medical classrooms and simulation center, the school continues to grow.
• As one of the most diverse medical schools in the nation, the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV prepares graduates who match into competitive residency and fellowship programs across the country. Our faculty, students, residents, and fellows contribute to high-impact scholarship spanning a wide range of clinical and translational fields.
• UNLV Health, the school's clinical practice, provides care to more than 10,000 patients each month across 17 primary and specialty care clinics. Together with its partner hospitals, the school is advancing healthcare delivery across Southern Nevada.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and delivering components of a medical curriculum at an LCME-accredited institution
• Experience with modern teaching approaches, including PBL, simulation, and…