Asst/Assoc Professor, Health Physics and Diagnostic Sciences, School of Integrated Health Sciences

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant/Associate Professor, Health Physics and Diagnostic Sciences, School of Integrated Health Sciences [R0131093]

 

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised 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

 

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.

 

 

BENEFITS

The University of Nevada Las Vegas offers a generous annual and sick leave package, medical and dental benefits, supplemental voluntary benefits, tuition assistance, and wellness programs. Visit our benefits page for a full listing.

 

ROLE of the POSITION
The UNLV School of Integrated Health Sciences is accepting applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Health Physics and Diagnostic Sciences in either medical physics (radiation oncology physics or diagnostic medical imaging), or health physics in the fields of radiation detection/detectors, environmental health physics, accelerator physics, radiation biology, space radiation, radiation risk management, radiation and cancer epidemiology, emergency response/homeland security, or non-proliferation and radiological consequence management. The department has three CAMPEP-accredited radiation oncology physics programs offering certificate, masters and doctor of medical physics (DMP) degrees. The department’s masters health physics program is accredited by ABET. The department has access to a number of on-campus research facilities including state-of-the art detection labs. This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track or tenured position in the Department of Health Physics and Diagnostic Sciences. Primary responsibilities include establishing an active research program supported with extramural funding, supervision of graduate students and teaching in the department’s health and medical physics programs. Teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels will be required, as well as service and research duties in accordance with University criteria. For more information about the department, visit us on-line at http://healthphysics.unlv.edu/

 

 

 

VACCINATION MANDATE POLICY

Per the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Emergency COVID-19 Employee Vaccination Policy, all NSHE employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious waiver request.  All candidates for employment must have this information on file with Human Resources prior to their start date. Information about how the policy applies to new hires is now available on the COVID-19 Employee Vaccine Mandate webpage.  

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a doctorate in medical physics, health physics, engineering, physics or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start of employment.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

ABR or CHP certification is highly desirable.

 

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. 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.

 

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin immediately. Materials should be addressed to Steen Madsen, Search Committee Chair, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu.

 

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, R0131093 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.

 

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.

 

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 person’s 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.