Job Description

Open Rank of Neurosurgery

Posting Numberreq26824
Employment TypeFaculty
Faculty TypeOpen Rank
Hiring DepartmentSOM Neurosurgery (523D)
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

The University of New Mexico School of Medicine Department of Neurosurgery is recruiting a board certified or board eligible, Open Rank, Open Track, general neurosurgeon with interest in Neurotrauma or Neuro-oncology, to lead and grow the identified practice. Join 8 established neurosurgeons currently practicing and teaching neurosurgery residents with the University of New Mexico.

The University of New Mexico is the only tertiary referral Neurosurgical center in the State of 2.3 million people. There is a significant need and opportunity to grow and expand an established practice focused on trauma or tumor and other complex cranial pathology. Overall, the department has a comprehensive practice focusing on a diverse range of neurological disorders in both pediatric and adult neurosurgery, with recent re-establishment of an ACGME approved residency in 2022. UNM is also the only Level 1 trauma center in the state and participation in the general trauma call pool will be expected.

· Faculty appointment through UNM School of Medicine

· Comprehensive Benefits

· Relocation reimbursement

· Dependent tuition program

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

· MD, DO, or equivalent degree

· Board certified or board eligible in Neurosurgery

Preferred Qualifications

· Minimum two years of academic neurosurgery practice working with residents, students or fellows

· Leadership experience at service line/division chief level.

· Excellence in resident education

· Scholarly activity with evidence of publication, participation in clinical/ translational research, and/or independent funding.

· Outstanding record of professionalism with ability to communicate effectively across multiple specialties.

· A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities

· Completion of post residency fellowship in skull base/ complex cranial neurosurgery or neuro-oncology, or a demonstrated practice focus in this area

· Completion of fellowship training in Neurocritical Care or Recognition of Focused Practice (RFP) in Neurocritical Care

· Expertise in open and both endoscopic and microsurgical approaches to the skull base

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.

Completed application must have CV and cover letter detailing how candidate is committed to working with a broadly diverse student and community population
For Best ConsiderationFor best consideration, please apply by 11/1/2023. 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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