Job Description

Open Rank of General Pediatrics

Posting Numberreq33412
Employment TypeFaculty
Faculty TypeOpen Rank
Hiring DepartmentPediatrics General Division (997K)
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 Pediatrics at the University Of New MexicoSchool of Medicine is seeking an Open Rank/Open Track faculty colleague for afull-time position with clinical and academic responsibilities in the Divisionof General and Community Pediatrics.

Clinical duties are in a busy outpatient group practice. Thisincludes primary care for the community, including children with complexmedical conditions and/or social situations, resident continuity clinic andurgent care teaching clinic. Primarycare clinics have NCQA PCMH (patient-centered medical home) recognition. TheUrgent Care Clinic acuity includes evaluation and management of patients whomay require admission to the PICU and hospitalist services. Inpatient dutiesinclude newborn and/or intermediate care nursery. Clinical responsibilities includea share of weekday, evening, weekend and holiday hours as well as overnightparent telephone advice call. Schedules are organized 6-12 months in advance.

In this position the successful candidate will care for patientsranging in age from birth through adolescence, in an ethnically and medicallydiverse population. Also, this position will be involved in bedside teachingand other resident and medical student education. There is an expectation for engagement inscholarly activities.
Qualifications

MinimumQualification:

  • Board certified or board eligible in pediatric medicine by time of hire.
  • Ability to obtain a New Mexico medical license.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Clinical experience in a pediatric academic or private practice setting that provides preventive and chronic healthcare, as well as care for acute and urgent problems.
  • Experience supervising residents and medical students.
  • Ability to communicate in Spanish.
  • 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.

A complete application must contain a CV and cover letter. 3 references will be requested when contacted for an interview. For additional information, you may contact the Division Chief, Jerry Larrabee, M.D. at jlarrabee@salud.unm.edu.

For Best ConsiderationFor best consideration, please apply by 6/7/2025. This position will remain open until filled.

The University of New Mexico has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement for UNM students and employees. For detailed information, visit https://bringbackthepack.unm.edu/vaccine/vaccine-requirement.html


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