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 oculoplastic/oculofacial
and orbital surgeon to join our rapidly growing academic department.

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

The incoming
physician will have the opportunity to join and grow an existing comprehensive
oculoplastic surgery practice, including functional and cosmetic eyelid
surgery, orbital disease, lacrimal disorders, periocular and orbital trauma,
and ophthalmic oncology in collaboration with multidisciplinary partners.
Opportunities also exist to expand aesthetic oculoplastic services based on the
candidate's interests and expertise. The successful candidate will work closely
with colleagues in ophthalmology, otolaryngology, neurosurgery, dermatology,
facial and general plastic surgery, oncology, trauma, and other specialties
while sharing general ophthalmology call responsibilities with existing faculty
and actively participating in the education of residents from multiple
specialties as well as 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 help build and shape the department
while addressing a significant regional need for specialized oculoplastic and
orbital care throughout New Mexico and the surrounding states.

Candidates are
expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to outstanding patient care,
teaching, and scholarly activity within an academic environment. Opportunities
for clinical research, clinical trials, and multidisciplinary collaboration 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 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
  
• Completion of
  an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship (or equivalent
  fellowship with completion prior to appointment)
  
• 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 in
  the medical and surgical management of eyelid, orbital, lacrimal, and
  periocular disorders
  
• Interest in
  multidisciplinary collaboration with surgical and medical specialties
  
• 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.