Job Description

Open Rank of Neurology - Child Neurologist

Posting Numberreq27339
Employment TypeFaculty
Faculty TypeOpen Rank
Hiring DepartmentNeurology Child (490C)
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

UNM Neurology seeks a Child Neurologist to join our Child Neurology team. The position will be part of a team of faculty in providing quality patient care in the inpatient and outpatient setting at UNM Hospital.

Clinical responsibilities include coverage/call on pediatric inpatient service, outpatient clinic in general child neurology or specialty clinics, and reading of inpatient and outpatient pediatric electroencephalograms (EEGs). Academic responsibilities include participation in teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows. Research responsibilities include participating in clinical trials programs in the department.

UNM Hospital is the tertiary care center for the State and the only Comprehensive Stroke Center, NAEC level 4 epilepsy center, and ALS / MDA center in the State. The UNM Neurology Department has 45 full-time and part-time attending physicians and is home to well-established Residency and multiple Fellowship programs.

About Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM is a beautiful city with Sandia Mountains to the east and mesa to the west. At more than a mile-high elevation, this high desert environment provides beautiful sunny days but also the variety of all four seasons. It is ideal for outdoor activities and sports all year-round including running, hiking, biking and skiing. Albuquerque is 1 hour from Santa Fe, NM and 2.5 hours from Taos, NM, both world famous for their art and culture. The State of New Mexico is multicultural and diverse with 19 indigenous native pueblos, Navajo reservation and three Apache tribal lands. We have excellent local cuisine, breathtaking sunsets, numerous cultural and historic sites, lakes, rivers, deserts and mountains.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • MD Degree or equivalent
  • Board certified/eligible in Neurology with special qualification in Child Neurology
  • Eligible for Medical license in the state of New Mexico
  • Eligible to work in the U.S.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Epilepsy or neonatal neurology fellowship
  • 2-3 years of clinical experience managing child neurology patients
  • 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 attach a CV. For assistance with the application process, please contact NeuroHR@salud.unm.edu

For Best ConsiderationFor best consideration, please apply by 11/7/2023. 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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