Job Description

Open Rank in Orthopaedics - Total Joints Surgeon

Posting Numberreq15108
Employment TypeFaculty
Faculty TypeFlex Track
Hiring DepartmentOrthopaedics (497A)
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 SummaryThe Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation atthe University of New Mexico School of Medicine is seeking applicants for afull time Adult Reconstruction Surgeon. The division of Adult ReconstructiveSurgery provides surgical and nonsurgical management of a wide range of hip andknee pathology. Successful applicants must have successfully completed anorthopeaedic surgery residency and fellowship training in adult reconstruction,and should have an interest in both primary and revision hip and kneearthroplasty procedures.

This academic appointment is in the Departmentof Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation. The position will be based at UNMSandoval Regional Medical Center (SRMC) and the University of New MexicoHospital (UNMH). Academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications andexperience. This position provides a unique opportunity for rapid clinicalpractice growth, collaborative multidisciplinary clinical and translationalresearch, and an active role in the orthopaedic residency training program.Applicants should possess excellent interpersonal, clinical and teachingskills, and should be board certified or eligible for certification andeligible for licensure in the state of New Mexico.

The University of New Mexico Department ofOrthopaedic Surgery is in the midst of a growth-oriented transformation, withconstruction of the UNM Center of Excellence for Orthopaedic Surgery andRehabilitation at the UNM SRMC campus. This 50,000 ft2 facility will be home tostate-of-the-art clinical, rehabilitation, research and academic spaces. Weinvite you to join our diverse, world-class faculty in providing the highest levelof care to the people of New Mexico and the greater Mountain West region.
Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Must hold an M.D., Board Certified or Board Eligible with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Completed residency in orthopaedic surgery, Completed a fellowship in adult reconstruction surgery (total joints), Hold or be eligible for medical license in state of New Mexico.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in teaching, Experience in clinical care with both primary and revision total joint reconstruction, Proven scholarly achievement, Experience working with diverse populations. A 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.

Please provide the following:
- CV
- Cover letter addressing minimum and preferred
qualifications.
-Three letters of recommendation,
Please direct all inquiries to Dr. Robert C. Schenck, Jr, Professor and Chair c/o Gail Case, Department Administrator.
Email: gcase@salud.unm.edu
Phone: (505) 272-4107
Address: MSC10 5600
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131

For Best ConsiderationFor best consideration, please apply by 5/31/2021. 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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