Open Rank Clinician Educator of Pathology - req# 31055

The Department of Pathology at the University of New Mexico Hospital (UNMH) is seeking qualified applicants for an open-rank clinician-educator track faculty position in the Transfusion Medicine Division. The successful applicant will receive an academic appointment at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine at a rank commensurate with their experience, and opportunities for laboratory directorships will be available.

For consideration, the candidate must have strong knowledge and experience in transfusion medicine, including therapeutic apheresis, stem cell collection and processing, immunohematology, transfusion products management, and regulatory compliance. Experience in laboratory hemostasis is also desirable but not required.

The applicant will report to the current Medical Director of the Blood Bank and share clinical coverage and educational responsibilities with the other members of the Transfusion Division, including didactics and service-related teaching for pathology and laboratory medicine residents and interdepartmental teaching of Medical School students, residents, and fellows (e.g., anesthesia, internal medicine, nephrology, hematology/oncology, etc.).

The Transfusion Medicine Division supports the University of New Mexico Health and Sciences Center, which includes a comprehensive cancer center and UNMH. UNMH is a 527-bed tertiary hospital and the only Level 1 Trauma Center in the state located in the middle of Albuquerque. UNMH specializes in trauma, burns, high-risk obstetrics, cardiothoracic surgery, adult and pediatric hematology/oncology, renal transplant, stem cell transplantation, and neonatal intensive care. UNMH’s blood bank is accredited by CAP and AABB. It transfuses approximately 17,000 blood products annually to adult and pediatric populations. The apheresis consultation service performs approximately 800-1000 procedures annually, including inpatient and outpatient red cell and plasma exchanges, extracorporeal photopheresis, leukocytapheresis, including autologous/allogeneic stem cell transplants, and other cellular therapies, including CAR-T.

The successful applicant will work in cooperation with TriCore Reference Laboratories, a nonprofit organization sponsored by University Hospital and Presbyterian Medical Services, to provide medical oversight for transfusion service operations. TriCore is New Mexico’s largest reference laboratory and one of the largest clinical laboratories in the United States (www.tricore.org).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Hold an M.D./D.O. degree or the equivalent
• Board certified/eligible in Clinical Pathology and Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine from the American Board of Pathology (ABP)
• Be eligible to work in the United States
• Be eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in New Mexico

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three or more years of experience in transfusion medicine and apheresis
• Three or more years of experience in a teaching/academic setting
• A record of scholarly achievement related to transfusion medicine
• Prior experience with laboratory coagulation and hemostasis testing
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse 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.

In addition to completing the UNMJobs required information, a complete application will include a CV and cover letter/letter of interest. The cover letter should address each requirement or qualification and how it relates to the position. The application materials must include the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references; candidates will be consulted before references are contacted.

For additional information, visit our web site at: http://pathology.unm.edu/ or contact Kayla Ulibarri, HR Representative, Department of Pathology, telephone: 505 272-2098, email: kmulibarri@salud.unm.edu

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.