Job Description

Open Rank of Neurosurgery - Pediatric

Posting Number: req32539

Employment Type: Faculty

Faculty Type: Open Rank

Hiring Department: SOM Neurosurgery (523D)

Academic Location: School of Medicine

Benefits Eligible: The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Position Summary:

The University of New Mexico School of Medicine Department of Neurosurgery is recruiting a board certified or board eligible, Open Rank, Open Track, position that will provide half-time pediatric neurosurgery and half-time general neurosurgery care. Join the pediatric neurosurgery division’s established neurosurgeons currently practicing and teaching neurosurgery residents with the University of New Mexico.

The University of New Mexico is the only tertiary referral Neurosurgical center in the State of 2.3 million people. There is a significant need and opportunity to grow and expand an established practice focused on the pediatric patients of New Mexico. Overall, the department has a comprehensive practice focusing on a diverse range of neurological disorders in both pediatric and adult neurosurgery, with recent re-establishment of an ACGME approved residency in 2022. UNM is also the only Level 1 trauma center in the state and participation in the general trauma call pool will be expected.

• Faculty appointment through UNM School of Medicine
• Comprehensive benefits
• Relocation reimbursement
• Dependent tuition program

Minimum Qualifications:

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree
• Completion of an accredited pediatric neurosurgery fellowship
• Board certified or board eligible in neurosurgery and pediatric neurosurgery

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum two years of academic neurosurgery practice working with residents, students or fellows
• Leadership experience at service line/division chief level.
• Excellence in resident education
• Scholarly activity with evidence of publication, participation in clinical/ translational research, and/or independent funding.
• Outstanding record of professionalism with ability to communicate effectively across multiple specialties.
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities
• Interest, fellowship training, and/or substantial experience within another neurosurgical subspecialty

Application Instructions:

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Completed application must have research style CV and cover letter detailing how candidate is committed to working with a broadly diverse student and community population. Application must include 3 Letters of Recommendation; at least one from a learner and one from a colleague. For Best Consideration, please apply by 3/6/2025. This position will remain open until filled.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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