The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Chief Resident Instructor, Pediatrics, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine [R0145208].

Role of the Position

The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV (KSOM UNLV) Department of Pediatrics is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Chief Resident for the academic year July 2025-June 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of our dynamic pediatric training program and to be a junior faculty member in the department. There are currently 30 pediatrics residents in our program.

Candidates should have a strong academic record as well as exceptional interpersonal, clinical and leadership skills. They must have a commitment to teaching and a sincere desire to be a chief resident. Candidates must have completed a three-year residency in pediatrics by the start date - July 1, 2025.

In collaboration with one other chief resident, duties will consist of mentoring pediatrics residents and medical students, coordinating educational activities for the pediatrics residents, organizing and tracking the educational curriculum, developing curricula and board review sessions, and supervising pediatric residents in simulation and ambulatory care. The chief residents are key members of the program leadership team.

Further, as a junior faculty member, the chief serves an important role in departmental administrative meetings including the program evaluation committee and other education/hospital-based committees. You will be provided the opportunity to maintain and further refine clinical skills as a part-time attending in our outpatient clinic. It is also anticipated that the chief resident will have the opportunity to pursue scholarship and/or research if desired. This is a non-tenured 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.

Requirements for position include:

• Must be a current PGY3 pediatric resident in good standing with an ACGME-accredited training program
• Must graduate in June of 2025 from an ACGME accredited residency training program and be prepared to start July 1, 2025
• Must be American Board of Pediatrics eligible in 2025
• Exceptions to these requirements may be made on a case by case basis

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 Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

Salary Range

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

• 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
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• 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
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles

How to Apply

Submit a cover letter of interest, detailed curriculum vitae, and letter of recommendation from your current residency program.

Materials should be addressed to Dr. Fatehali Peera,fatehali.peera@unlv.edu, Pediatric Residency Program Director, must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact SOM Human Resources at hr.recruitment@medicine.unlv.edu.

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Candidates

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) are required to use the “Browse Jobs” process within Workday. To locate this specific job posting enter the requisition number, [R0145208] 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.

Profile of the University

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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