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

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, in partnership with the national search firm Scott Healy & Associates, invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor and Program Director, Medical Physics in the Department of Health Physics and Diagnostic Sciences within the School of Integrated Health Sciences. This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished medical physicist to lead and advance UNLV’s CAMPEP-accredited therapeutic medical physics programs, including the master’s, certificate, PhD, and Doctor of Medical Physics degrees. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of medical physics education, mentoring the next generation of medical physicists, expanding a robust research agenda, and strengthening clinical and academic partnerships. The department offers access to exceptional on-campus research resources, including state-of-the-art radiation detection laboratories and a high-field (3T) clinical MRI scanner, providing a strong foundation for innovative scholarship and externally funded research. This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track or tenured faculty appointment in the Department of Health Physics and Diagnostic Sciences.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Providing guidance to 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

Qualifications:
• 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).
• Certified in therapeutic medical physics by the American Board of Radiology, the Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine or another appropriate certifying agency.
• Minimum five (5) years of full-time post-graduate experience in the field.
• Ability to contribute to a respectful and positive work environment.
• Alignment with our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.
• The rank of Assistant/Associate Professor (tenure-track) requires comprehensive experience and research activity.
• The rank of Associate/Professor (tenured) requires research activity and a record of extensive scholarly achievement.

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.

About the University of Nevada, Las Vegas:
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is a comprehensive public research university serving approximately 30,000 students and supported by more than 3,100 faculty and staff dedicated to teaching, research, and service. Located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in dynamic Southern Nevada, UNLV offers internationally recognized programs in hotel administration and creative writing; professional degrees in law, architecture, dental medicine, and medicine; and leading programs in the fine arts, sciences, and education.

UNLV is a public, urban research institution that holds the nation's highest recognition for both research and community engagement from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Classified as an R1 institution with "very high research activity," UNLV has earned the gold standard designation for research universities. These distinctions underscore UNLV's vision to become one of the nation's premier public universities for research, education, and community impact.

UNLV research is central to Nevada's economic renaissance, increasing the availability of good-paying jobs and the secondary industries that support them. The university puts its expertise to work through projects and partnerships that solve challenges, create opportunities, and answer the profound questions of our time. UNLV research also directly translates to teaching, elevating student learning and bringing context to issues facing our state, nation, and world.

Consistently recognized for its commitment to access and inclusion, UNLV is the most diverse major research university in the United States according to U.S. News & World Report. The university also meets Minority Serving Institution requirements as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and Minority-Serving Institution, reflecting its dedication to serving and empowering a diverse student population.

About the School of Integrated Health Sciences:
The School of Integrated Health Sciences brings together impactful research and transformative education to prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals. With more than 3,900 degrees awarded since 2013, the School has built meaningful momentum while maintaining a strong focus on quality patient care and community impact. Its Physical Therapy program ranks in the top 25% nationally, reflecting both academic rigor and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Students benefit from integrated, hands-on curriculum in Physical Therapy, Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences, Health Physics and Diagnostic Sciences, Occupational Therapy, Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, and Applied Health Sciences. Working alongside respected faculty and researchers, students gain practical experience that bridges classroom learning with real-world application, preparing them for careers across healthcare and research settings.

About the Department of Health Physics and Diagnostic Sciences:
The Department of Health Physics and Diagnostic Sciences provides rigorous, student-centered education through a combination of classroom instruction, computer and multimedia-enhanced learning, hands-on laboratory experiences, clinical training, and individualized mentoring. The department prepares highly skilled professionals and offers a range of academic pathways, including certificate, minor, bachelor’s, and graduate degree programs in health physics, comprehensive medical imaging, and radiography.

About the Community:
Las Vegas is widely known for its world class entertainment, yet it also offers a dynamic and fast-growing community that extends well beyond the Strip. The region’s economy is anchored not only in tourism and conventions, but also in healthcare, technology, logistics, and a steadily expanding education sector, creating meaningful professional opportunities and cross sector collaboration. With no state income tax, a relatively moderate cost of living compared to many major metropolitan areas, and year-round sunshine, the area offers both quality of life and career opportunity. Residents enjoy vibrant arts and cultural programming at venues like The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, easy access to outdoor recreation at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, and a growing network of civic and academic partnerships that foster innovation, research, and community engagement.

Application and Nomination Process:
All correspondence relating to the position of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor and Program Director, Medical Physics, Department of Health Physics and Diagnostic Sciences, School of Integrated Health Sciences at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas should be directed in confidence to the University’s executive search consultant:

Danan Tsan, Vice President
Scott Healy & Associates
danan@scotthealy.com

A complete application should include the following:
1. Cover Letter outlining your interest and qualifications for the position;
2. Updated CV;
3. Contact information for three (3) professional references with title, institutional affiliation, email address and direct phone numbers. (No references will be contacted without written permission from the candidate.)

Applications received by August 12, 2026 will receive priority consideration. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

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. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.