Open Rank of Pediatric Division Chief of Genetics Dysmorphology - req# 32697

TheDepartment of Pediatrics at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Centeris seeking an experienced clinician in Genetics/Dysmorphology at the Associate Professor or Professor Level to serve asDivision Chief for Genetics/Dysmorphology. The candidate will be involvedwith clinical care, medical education, mentoring of junior faculty and divisionadministration. There are excellent opportunities for research. Clinics are held in Albuquerqueand throughout New Mexico.The Division currently consists of two full-time clinical geneticists, two GeneticCounselors, a Metabolic Dietician, an RN coordinator and an Advanced Practice Provider.

UNMserves a diverse patient population and is the only Level 1 Trauma center forthe State. The Department of Pediatrics and Genetics/Dysmorphology Divisionhave a long tradition of providing outstanding, comprehensive care to thechildren of New Mexico. The ACGME-accredited pediatric residency program at theUniversity of New Mexico School of Medicine trains 60 pediatric residents. Pediatric fellowships at the institutioninclude pediatric emergency medicine, pediatric hospitalist, pediatric childabuse and neonatology. UNM is a memberof the NIH CTSA Consortium, and is a leader in biomedical research for thestate.

ABQ as a City in State of New Mexico
NewMexico is a geographically large state, with both urban and rural populationstotaling 2.1 million. Albuquerque is afour-season city one mile in elevation with year-round sun and moderateclimate. Centrally located, it offers access to a variety of unique outdoor,culinary and outstanding cultural amenities. Santa Fe, home to world-renownedart, food and history is nearby. Thearea offers outstanding four seasons recreational activities including biking,skiing, golf, boating, camping and water sports. The University of New Mexicooffers a variety of athletic and performing arts activities.

Here the community is ready to help and is a friendly-familyoriented with excellent neighborhoods, schools, and easy transportation. Thecity is home to the University of New Mexico, the AlbuquerqueInternational Balloon Fiesta, the Gathering of Nations, and the New MexicoState Fair.

Recent Growth & UNM as Place of Work
University of New Mexico (UNM) and the Department ofPediatrics both have an impressive record of recent growth. If you like workingwith energetic/enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career at UNM.This is a rare opportunity to step into a busy practice in one of theSouthwest's most desirable communities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Able to obtain medical licensure(s) in the state of New Mexico.
• Board certified in the broad specialty of Clinical Genetics, and/or board certified in either Medical Biochemical Genetics (a subspecialty) or Clinical Biochemical Genetics (a specialty).
• At least 5 years of teaching and clinical experience.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in advising research projects and theses.
• Experience in grant writing and obtaining research funding.
• Record of scholarly activity.
• 2 years of administrative experience including management of budgets.
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

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, Cover Letter and 3 professional references. For additional information, you may contact Melissa A Sanchez, MD at masaavedra@salud.unm.edu.

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

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