Job Description

Open Rank Clinician Educator in Surgical Pathology

Posting Numberreq32591
Employment TypeFaculty
Faculty TypeClinician Educator
Hiring DepartmentPathology (254B)
Academic LocationSchool of Medicine
Benefits EligibleThe 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’s Department of Pathology seeks three highlymotivated General Surgical Pathologists at all academic ranks(Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor) on the Clinician Educator track. We are hiring in all subspecialties toaccommodate a university-wide workforce expansion. These subspecialties include Breast Pathology,Cytology, Gastrointestinal Pathology, Genitourinary Pathology, GYN Pathology,Head/Neck Pathology, Bone/Soft Tissue Pathology, and Lung/Thoracic Pathology. Preference will be given to applicants willingto cover cytopathology, though this is negotiable for highly qualifiedapplicants.

This position offers a competitive salary and a 6-year promotioncycle, along with a strong commitment to work-life balance.

Position Highlights:

  • Collaborative Environment: leverage our partnership with TriCoreReference Laboratory, which provides much in-house esoteric testing forsolid tumors
  • Excellent Gross Room Support: Enjoy a fully staffed gross room with four Pathologist Assistants (PAs) and additional resident coverage. Nofaculty grossing required
  • Remote/After-Hours Coverage: Benefit from remote/digital frozensection diagnostic capabilities, allowing many after-hours calls to becompleted from home
  • ComprehensiveBenefits Package: Includes robust retirement plans with a significant employer contribution. Employees may choose between adefined contribution plan and a defined benefit plan (similar to a pension). Additionaltax-deferred voluntary retirement plans (403(b) and 457(b)) are also available.Medical, Dental, Basic Life, and Long-Term Disability coverage is provided
  • Medical Liability Coverage through the New Mexico Risk ManagementDivision as set forth in the New Mexico Tort Claims Act
  • Annual Leave: Accrual of 21 days per year (252 hours maximum accrual) plus 15 days ofpaid holidays
  • Easily accessible divisional research funds for those interested inresearch
  • Optional paid research activities through the TriCore Research Institute
  • Relocation packages
  • Tuition remission and Dependent Education Program
  • No Clinical Pathology, Hematopathology, Dermatopathology, or Autopsycoverage is required or expected
  • Yearly renewing CME funds
  • Free access to a fully stocked on-site gym and physician’s lounge withcomplimentary food/beverages

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide general surgical pathology and cytology services in a growingacademic tertiary care center with a regional outside consult service
  • Participate in diagnostic and teaching activities (residents, fellows,and medical students)
  • May participate in translational research activities if desired (not arequirement for promotion)
  • Engage with clinical services for the NCI-designated UNM ComprehensiveCancer Center and collaborate with oncologists in multidisciplinary tumorboards
  • Travel occasionally to the UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center,located 29 miles from UNMH for frozen section coverage with PA support (travelcosts reimbursed, remote digital option coming soon)

This position is located at the University of New Mexico Hospital(UNMH), New Mexico's only Academic Medical Center and Level-1 TraumaCenter. The Surgical Pathology Divisionis actively involved in cutting-edge research through collaborations with the Departmentof Pathology, the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Human Tissue Repository,the TriCore Research Institute, and the NIH-funded Clinical TranslationalScience Center. In addition, research opportunities in ArtificialIntelligence (AI) are available through a partnership with Indica Labs(HALO AI) located in Corrales, NM.

Why Join Us?

The UNM Division of Anatomic Pathology provides a competitiveschedule at competitive pay and is located in a beautiful region ideal for anactive lifestyle (world class skiing, fly-fishing, hiking, and biking). The residency program encompasses 16positions, and the department has active fellowship programs in generalsurgical pathology with the option of independent sign-out, cytopathology withtraining in ultrasound-guided FNAs, forensic pathology, hematopathology,molecular genetic pathology, and transfusion medicine. Faculty are encouraged to developprofessionally in a collaborative environment with opportunities for innovativeresearch and teaching.

Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and education.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • MD or equivalent
  • Board certification/eligibility in Anatomic Pathology

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Strong general surgical pathology skills
  • Interest and/or experience in Head and Neck Pathology and/or Bone and Soft Tissue Pathology is desired but all subspecialties will be considered
  • Passion for training residents and fellows in surgical pathology
  • Enthusiasm for teaching within the graduate medical curriculum
  • A desire to engage in translational research related to surgical pathology
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.


A complete application will include an uploaded CV and a Cover Letter/Letter of Interest that outlines the candidate’s education, training, and experience as they relate to the qualifications listed in the job posting.


For Best ConsiderationFor best consideration, please apply by 3/31/2025. 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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