About the role

Available shifts

• are subject to change based on organizational needs.
• Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 34,000 students and more than 4,451 faculty and staff.
• To date, UNLV has conferred more than 186,000 degrees, producing more than 151,000 alumni around the world.
• UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement.
• The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine.
• UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.
• Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country.
• UNLV sits in the top spot in U.

What you'll do

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• If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or unlvjobs@unlv.edu.
• Job Description The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Psychiatry, Assistant/Associate Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine.
• The program’s consultation liaison service is affiliated with University Medical Center (UMC) and outpatient care is with Mojave Counseling, both of which offer a comprehensive mix of inpatient and ambulatory teaching experiences.
• Our mission is to serve our patients, students, medical professionals, and community as a transformational force for improving healthcare in Nevada.
• 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.
• COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment.

What you'll bring

• This position requires a MD or DO from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and completion of ACGME accredited residency program.
• Candidates must be board eligible or board certified within two years of hire date.
• Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.
• Candidates must be eligible for an unrestricted Nevada medical license, Nevada pharmacy and DEA licenses, and malpractice insurance.
• They must also meet credentialing
• and be able to obtain privileges at affiliated hospitals and other site locations as needed.
• 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 rank to the Dean of the SOM.
• Tenure consideration may be given upon hire on a case by case basis depending on verified previous credentials, the FAPT recommendation, and SOM Dean's recommendation.
• BACKGROUND SCREENNING Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background screening.

Benefits

• Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary
• programs No state income tax Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents PERKS & PROGRAMS Employee recognition and appreciation programs 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 Connect with colleagues with shared interests Personal and professional development opportunities A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contact vetjobseekers@unlv.
• edu or visit our Veterans Webpage.
• HOW TO APPLY Submit a detailed resume listing
• Additional information is available at SSA 1945.
• Job postings are specific to the Nevada System of Higher Education.