Open Rank of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

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 academic department.

The successful candidate will join a
collaborative and dynamic ophthalmology service dedicated to providing
exceptional comprehensive eye care to the patients of New Mexico and the
surrounding region. As part of the UNM Health System, the Eye Clinic offers a
rewarding blend of tertiary referral care and safety-net medicine, providing
exposure to a broad spectrum of ophthalmic disease while serving one of the
most medically diverse populations in the Southwest.

The incoming physician will have the
opportunity to establish a busy comprehensive ophthalmology practice with
significant opportunities for growth across the full spectrum of comprehensive
medical and surgical ophthalmic care, working collaboratively with a highly
collegial team of subspecialty faculty. The successful candidate will share
call responsibilities with existing faculty and actively participate in the
education of residents and medical students.

Our department has recently
established a three-resident-per-class ophthalmology residency program and
continues to experience significant growth. The successful candidate will have
a unique opportunity to make an immediate impact in a state with tremendous
need for comprehensive ophthalmic services while helping shape the future of
ophthalmology education and patient care in New Mexico.

Candidates are expected to
demonstrate a strong commitment to outstanding patient care, teaching, and
scholarly activity within an academic environment. Opportunities for clinical
research and clinical trial participation are available through our growing
research enterprise, which includes dedicated research coordinators,
technicians, and faculty collaborators.

UNM is committed to building a
healthy, well-educated, and economically vibrant New Mexico. The Health
Sciences Center and School of Medicine continue to experience exciting growth
under new leadership and are dedicated to advancing state-of-the-art patient
care, innovative research, and excellence in medical education.

Rank and salary will be commensurate
with experience and credentials.

UNM employees enjoy a comprehensive
benefits package, including:

• Competitive
  salary
• Opportunity
  to qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Low-cost
  medical and dental insurance plans
• Excellent
  retirement plans with a substantial employer contribution
  
• Disability
  and life insurance
  
• Malpractice
  coverage
  
• Employee
  and family member tuition remission opportunities for eligible courses at
  UNM

New Mexico is known as the Land of
Enchantment for good reason. Albuquerque
is a culturally rich and naturally beautiful city with nearly year-round
sunshine, a vibrant arts community, and abundant outdoor recreation. The Sandia Mountains are just minutes from
campus, offering hiking, skiing, mountain biking, and breathtaking scenery. Albuquerque is also within easy reach of Santa
Fe, historic communities throughout New Mexico, and world-renowned scientific
institutions, including Sandia National Laboratories and Los Alamos National
Laboratory.

Minimum Qualifications for position:

• Completion of an accredited
  Ophthalmology Residency Program
• Board certified or board eligible in
  Ophthalmology
  
• Eligible for medical licensure in the
  State of New Mexico
• Eligible to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications for
position:

• Experience in clinical education and
  resident teaching
• Experience in clinical research
  
• Experience providing comprehensive
  ophthalmology care and performing cataract surgery and other procedures
  commonly performed by comprehensive ophthalmologists
  
• A demonstrated commitment to
  cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to
  the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities.

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.

Attach electronic copies of a current curriculum vitae and a letter of interest. For more information, please contact: James Chodosh, MD, MPH Professor and Chair Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, 1 University of New Mexico, MSC11 6052, Albuquerque, NM 87131 Phone: (505) 272-6120 Email: jchodosh@salud.unm.edu

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.