Assistant​/Associate​/Professor of Head and Neck Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery

Job Description

The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant/Associate/Professor of Head and Neck Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery

Role of the Position

The Department of Otolaryngology at Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at University of Nevada, Las Vegas, seeks a full-time Head and Neck Microvascular Reconstructive Surgeon, at the Assistant/Associate/Professor level.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing academic Otolaryngology practice and Otolaryngology residency training program.

Responsibilities include patient care, research and teaching for Otolaryngology residents, other residencies, and medical students; surgical practice and teaching in both inpatient and outpatient care settings, and clinical and/or basic science research. Must take calls and obtain privileges at several hospitals in the Las Vegas area.

Profile of the
Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine

The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV has been Transforming Healthcare in Southern Nevada since 2017. Our mission is to serve our patients, students, medical professionals, and community as a transformational force for improving healthcare in Nevada.

Our faculty, students, residents, and fellows have had their research published in top-tier peer-reviewed journals. With a group practice, UNLV Health provides care to more than 10,000 patients per month in its 17 primary care and specialty care clinics, and its partner hospitals.

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Minimum Qualifications

MD/DO degree. Must have completed residency from an ACGME accredited program prior to starting employment. Board eligible/certified in Otolaryngology. If board eligible, must obtain board certification within two years of employment.

Fellowship training in Head and Neck Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery required. Candidates must be eligible for an unrestricted Nevada medical license, malpractice insurance and must be able to be successfully credentialed by Southern Nevada teaching hospitals and/or clinics. Finalists will be subject to a background check.

The candidate’s educational credentials, terminal degree, experience in an academic medical institution or equivalency, research and scholarly activity will be considered in

determining the candidate’s recommended rank. The SOM Faculty Appointment, Promotion and Tenure (FAPT) Committee will use the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV (SOM) promotion criteria to recommend the rank to the Dean of the SOM. Tenure considerations may be given upon hire on a case-by-case basis depending on verified previous credentials, the FAPT recommendation, and the SOM Dean’s recommendation.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

Salary Range

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

• Competitive total rewards package including:

  • Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays

  • Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision

  • Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs

• No state income tax

• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools

• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs

• UNLV athletics ticket discounts

• Statewide employee purchase program discounts

• discounts on and off campus

• for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost

• A comprehensive onboarding program,

• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles