Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery

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 The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS), Assistant Professor, Gynecologic Surgery & Obstetrics Department, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine [R0140736].

Role of the Position

The Gynecologic Surgery & Obstetrics department is searching for a board-certified, fellowship trained Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS) specialist to join our expanding practice located in Las Vegas.

Clinical and academic responsibilities include training and supervision of OBGYN residents and medical students.  Interest in research, education and leadership is a must. Faculty appointment at Assistant Professor rank. Involvement in starting a fellowship program is required. Chronic pelvic pain expertise is desirable. 

The MIGS Section has a growing practice providing advanced multidisciplinary care of patients with complex conditions such as abnormal uterine bleeding and fibroids, pelvic pain and endometriosis, abnormal placentation and mullerian anomalies.  The MIGS division provides expertise in multiple surgical modalities such as laparoscopy, robotics, operative hysteroscopy, and  vaginal surgery. This is a non-tenure-track position.

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.

For more information, visit us on line at: https://www.unlv.edu/medicine

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have completed an AAGL MIGS Fellowship

• Must be board certified or board eligible

• Must be involved in development and execution of MIGS fellowship program 

• 1-3 year experience preferred but current MIGS fellows encouraged to apply  

• Program Directorship experience preferred  

Commitment to Diversity

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

Salary Range

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.  

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

• Generous compensation packages, up to 48 days of paid time off, sick leave, and holidays

• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision

• No state income tax

• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs

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

• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

Perks

• Flexible work schedule (depending on your department)

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs

• Personal and professional development opportunities

• 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

How to Apply

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

At least three professional references who may be contacted, including reference names, addresses, and telephone numbers. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance. Finalists may be subject to a background check

Materials should be addressed to Dr. David Jackson, Chair of Gynecologic Surgery & Obstetrics Department, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact SOM Human Resources at [email protected]

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UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) are required to use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday. To locate this specific job posting enter the requisition number, [R0140736] in the search box. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

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Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 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. 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.S. News & World Report’s annual listing of the nation’s most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us on line at: http://www.unlv.edu

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Job Category

Academic Faculty