Open Rank of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences - req# 24720

The Department of Ophthalmology and VisualSciences at the University of New Mexico (UNM) Health Sciences Center isexpanding and seeks an outstanding comprehensive ophthalmologist to join ourrapidly growing group. This position is being recruited at open rank and opentrack.

Applicantsmust have completed an accredited ophthalmology residency program. Thesuccessful candidate will be expected to develop a busy clinical practice atthe UNM Hospital Eye Clinic, and will share responsibility with existingfaculty for call and medical student and resident education. Candidates areexpected to have a strong commitment to clinical care, teaching, and researchin an academic setting. As part of the UNM Health System, the Eye Clinic providesa rewarding mix of tertiary and indigent care.

UNMis committed to building a healthy, well-educated, economically vigorous NewMexico. The Health Sciences Center and School of Medicine have new leadership,and the entire institution is well poised for the future.

Rankand salary will be commensurate with experience and credentials.

NewMexico is known as the Land of Enchantment for good reason. Albuquerqueis a culturally rich and naturally beautiful city, with good weatheryear-round, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. The Sandia Mountain wilderness is20 minutes from UNM. There is a lively arts scene, and we are close to thegalleries of Santa Fe and Madrid, NM. There are two national laboratoriesnearby: Sandia and Los Alamos.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of an Ophthalmology Residency Program
• Board certified/eligible in Ophthalmology
• Eligible for licensure in New Mexico
• Eligible to work in the U.S.
  

Preferred Qualifications for position:

• Experience in clinical education
• Experience in clinical research
  
• Experience with medical retina
  
• Experience with pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus
  
• Experience with uveitis
  
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, and to serving a broadly diverse community

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 electronic copies of a current CV and letter of interest to the application. For more information please contact James Chodosh, MD MPH, Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at jchodosh@salud.unm.edu., University of New Mexico Health Science Center, 1 University of New Mexico, MSC11 6052, Albuquerque, NM 87131
Phone: 505-272-6120

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