Open Rank Clinician Educator of Neuropathology - req# 34468

The University of New Mexico’sDepartment of Pathology, Division of Anatomic Pathology, seeks a highlymotivated Neuropathologist at all academic ranks (Assistant or AssociateProfessor) on the Clinician Educator track. We are hiring this subspecialty toaccommodate a university-wide workforce expansion.  Special consideration will be given toapplicants willing to also cover surgical pathology.

This position offers a competitivesalary and a 6-year promotion cycle, along with a strong commitment towork-life balance.

Position Highlights:

• Collaborative Environment: Leverageour partnership with TriCore Reference Laboratory, which provides in-houseesoteric testing for anatomic pathology.

• Excellent Gross Room Support: Enjoy afully staffed gross room with four Pathologist Assistants (PAs) and additionalresident coverage. No faculty grossing required.
• Remote/After-Hours Coverage: Benefitfrom remote/digital frozen section diagnostic capabilities, allowing manyafter-hours calls to be completed from home.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:Includes robust retirement plans with a significant employer contribution.Employees may choose between a defined contribution plan and a defined benefitplan (similar to a pension). Additional tax-deferred voluntary retirement plans(403(b) and 457(b)) are also available. Medical, Dental, Basic Life, andLong-Term Disability coverage is provided.
• Medical Liability Coverage throughthe New Mexico Risk Management Division as set forth in the New Mexico TortClaims Act
  
• Annual Leave: Accrual of 21 days peryear (252 hours maximum accrual) plus 15 days of paid holidays.
  
• Yearly renewing CME funds.
  
• Easily accessible divisional researchfunds for those interested in research.
  
• Optional paid research activitiesthrough the TriCore Research Institute.
  
• Relocation packages.
  
• Tuition remission and DependentEducation Program.
  
• No Autopsy coverage is required orexpected.
  
• Free access to a fully stockedon-site gym and physician’s lounge with complimentary food/beverages.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide neurosurgical pathologyservices in a growing academic tertiary care center with a regional outsideconsult service.
• Participate in diagnostic andteaching activities (residents, fellows, and medical students).
• May participate in translationalresearch activities if desired (not a requirement for promotion).
• Engage with clinical services for theNCI-designated UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center and collaborate withneurooncologists and neurosurgeons in a multidisciplinary tumor board.

This position is located at theUniversity of New Mexico Hospital (UNMH), New Mexico's only Academic MedicalCenter and Level-1 Trauma Center. The Anatomic Pathology Division is activelyinvolved in cutting-edge research through collaborations with the Department ofPathology, 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 Artificial Intelligence(AI) are available through a partnership with Indica Labs (HALO AI) located inAlbuquerque, NM.

Why Join Us?

The UNM Division of AnatomicPathology provides a competitive schedule at competitive pay and is located ina beautiful region ideal for an active lifestyle (world class skiing,fly-fishing, hiking, and biking). The residency program encompasses 16 positions,and the department has active fellowship programs in general surgical pathologywith the option of independent sign-out, cytopathology with training inultrasound-guided FNAs, forensic pathology, hematopathology, molecular geneticpathology, and transfusion medicine. Faculty are encouraged to developprofessionally in a collaborative environment with opportunities for innovativeresearch and teaching.

Rank and salary will be commensuratewith experience and education.

Minimum Requirements:

• MD or equivalent.
• Board certification/eligibility inAnatomic Pathology.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Strong neuropathology skills.
• Passion for training residents andfellows in neuropathology.
• Enthusiasm for teaching within thegraduate medical curriculum.
• Interest and/or experience in GeneralSurgical Pathology.
• A desire to engage in translationalresearch related to neuropathology or surgical pathology.
• A demonstrated commitment tocultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and tothe success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities.

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.

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.