The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant Professor-in-Residence - Health Sciences, Search Number 16376
PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY
UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution of approximately 29,000 students and more than 3,000 faculty and staff that is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a research university with high research activity. UNLV offers a broad range of respected academic programs and is on a path to join the top tier of national public research universities. 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. For more information, visit us on line at: http://www.unlv.edu
ROLE of the POSITION
Successful candidate will be responsible for teaching and directing the First Year Experience course that examines scientific research methods, ethics and communication in the Health Sciences. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising graduate assistants teaching discussion sections as well as working with different departments (Health Physics and Diagnostic Sciences, Kinesiology & Nutrition Sciences, and Nursing) in developing, directing, and teaching capstone experiences for undergraduate students.
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate should have an appropriate terminal degree (e.g., EdD, PhD, DPT, DNP, DSc) in a health sciences related field (e.g., Health Physics, Kinesiology, Nutrition, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Radiography, or other Health Science field) with strong teaching experience. The successful candidate should have a strong teaching background, have exceptional organizational skills, be an excellent communicator and motivator, and experience working with college/university freshman, as well as an understanding of the variety of Health Sciences disciplines since a primary goal of the First Year Experience course is to retain undergraduate students as well as provide them tools to be successful in completing their undergraduate degrees in one of the Health Sciences disciplines.
SALARY RANGE
Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions. Position is contingent upon funding.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. 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.
Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates' materials will begin immediately. Materials should be addressed to Dr. Steen Madsen, Search Committee Chair, and are to be submitted via on-line application athttps://hrsearch.unlv.edu. For assistance with UNLV's on-line applicant portal, contact UNLV Employment Services at (702) 895-3504 or applicant.inquiry@unlv.edu.
