The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual
Sciences at the University of New Mexico (UNM) Health Sciences Center is
expanding and seeks an outstanding comprehensive ophthalmologist to join our
rapidly growing group. This position is being recruited at open rank and open
track.
Applicants
must have completed an accredited ophthalmology residency program. The
successful candidate will be expected to develop a busy clinical practice at
the UNM Hospital Eye Clinic, and will share responsibility with existing
faculty for call and medical student and resident education. Candidates are
expected to have a strong commitment to clinical care, teaching, and research
in an academic setting. As part of the UNM Health System, the Eye Clinic provides
a rewarding mix of tertiary and indigent care.
UNM
is committed to building a healthy, well-educated, economically vigorous New
Mexico. The Health Sciences Center and School of Medicine have new leadership,
and the entire institution is well poised for the future.
Rank
and salary will be commensurate with experience and credentials.
New
Mexico is known as the Land of Enchantment for good reason. Albuquerque
is a culturally rich and naturally beautiful city, with good weather
year-round, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. The Sandia Mountain wilderness is
20 minutes from UNM. There is a lively arts scene, and we are close to the
galleries of Santa Fe and Madrid, NM. There are two national laboratories
nearby: Sandia and Los Alamos.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications for position:
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit 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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