AssistantAssociateFull Professor, and Program Director, Medical Physics, Department of Health Physics and Diagnostic Sciences, School of Integrated Health Sciences [R0150483]

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The University of Nevada Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant/Associate/Full Professor and Program Director Medical Physics Department of Health Physics and Diagnostic Sciences School of Integrated Health Sciences R0150483

ROLE of the POSITION

The UNLV School of Integrated Health Sciences is accepting applications for a qualified medical physicist to serve as Program Director for the Department of Health Physics and Diagnostic Sciences CAMPEP-accredited therapeutic medical physics programs (masters certificate PhD and doctor of medical physics.) The department has access to a number of on-campus research facilities including state-of-the art detection labs and a high-field (3T) clinical MR scanner. This is a full-time 9-month tenure-track or tenured position in the Department of Health Physics and Diagnostic Sciences.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Providing guidance with all medical physics programs

• Serving as the point of contact for communications between UNLV and CAMPEP

• Serving as an advisor/mentor to medical physics students

• Participating in clinical site visits

• Participating in exams to evaluate clinical competency of students

• Participating in department seminars (e.g. giving presentations to students about clinical physics job opportunities etc.)

• Participating in curriculum review

• Establishing an active research program supported with extramural funding

• Teaching in the departments medical physics programs

• Service duties in accordance with university criteria

For more information about the department visit us on-line at is a comprehensive research university of approximately 30000 students and 3100 faculty and staff dedicated to teaching research and service. The university has internationally recognized programs in hotel administration and creative writing; professional degrees in law architecture dental medicine and medicine; and leading programs in fine arts sciences and education. UNLV is classified as R1 very high research activity status by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. UNLV is the most diverse major research university in the U.S. according to the U.S. News & World Reports annual list of Best Colleges. UNLV also meets Minority Serving Institution requirements as a Hispanic Asian American Native-American and Pacific-Islander-Serving Institution. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in dynamic Southern Nevada. For more information visit us on-line at: .

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a PhD or other doctoral degree in medical physics or a closely related discipline from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Additionally in order to serve as Program Director the individual must be certified in therapeutic medical physics by the American Board of Radiology the Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine or another appropriate certifying agency and have at least five years of full-time post-graduate experience in the field.

Faculty rank will be dependent on educational credentials experience and scholarly the instance of tenure-track or tenured consideration the rank and track will be based on UNLV School of Integrated Health Sciences criteria and review.

• Assistant/Associate Professor (tenure-track): comprehensive experience and research activity.

• Associate/Professor (tenured): research activity and a record of extensive scholarly achievement.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will contribute to a respectful and positive work environment. They will also align with our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

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

  • Excellent 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 & 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 or visit our Veterans Webpage.

HOW TO APPLY

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. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

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. Materials should be addressed to Steen Madsen Search Committee Chair.

Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact for support.

For assistance with the application process please review instructions on How to Apply. For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at or .

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PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957 UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30000 students and more than 3600 faculty and staff. To date UNLV has conferred more than 152000 degrees producing more than 130000 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 university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty educating the regions 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 Reports annual listing of the nations 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.

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EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age (40 or older) disability whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities) gender (including pregnancy related conditions) military status or military obligations sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information national origin race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles afros bantu knots curls braids locks and twists) color or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class including unlawful harassment which is a form of discrimination is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination to prevent its recurrence to remedy its effects and to discipline those responsible. Women minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada Las Vegas does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The Universitys commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito J.D. Title IX Coordinator University of Nevada Las Vegas 4505 S. Maryland Parkway Mail Stop 1062 Las Vegas NV 89154-1062 Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246 Telephone: ; Email: or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1- FAX: ; TDD: 1-; Email: ; or to both.

Information pertaining to the Universitys grievance procedures and grievance process including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.

JOB CATEGORY

Academic Faculty

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.