Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, and Program Director, Medical Physics, Department of Health Physics and Diagnostic Sciences, School of Integrated Health Sciences [R0150483]

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Job Description 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 department’s medical physics programs

• Service duties in accordance with university criteria

For more information about the department, visit us on-line at https://www.unlv.edu/hpds

UNLV is a comprehensive research university of approximately 30,000 students and 3,100 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 Report’s 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: http://www.unlv.edu.

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 achievement. In 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  vetjobseekers@unlv.edu 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

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