Open Rank of Surgery Division of Otolaryngology

The Division of
Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery at the University of New Mexico in
Albuquerque, NM is seeking a General Otolaryngologist. Applicants should be
BC/BE by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, and the
position is available at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level based
on prior experience and training. Salary is commensurate with rank, training
and experience.

This is an
outstanding opportunity to join the Faculty in the UNM Otolaryngology-Head and
Neck Surgery division, providing education to medical students and residents
within the University. UNM Health Sciences Center is the only tertiary care
referral center and only Level I trauma center in a large area of the
southwestern United States serving a very diverse population. The faculty
within the Division, Department and throughout the Health Sciences Center all
have a strong commitment to the mission of UNM in providing care for all
patients of New Mexico and educating our future healthcare providers. You would
be an integral educator for our residents and medical students. We currently
have 3 residents per year and are proud to match students from all over the
country. Our residents frequently graduate with operative numbers in the 90th
percentile, helping us to support their application in any fellowship and feel
confident in those who choose General Otolaryngology.

Faculty within
the Division of Otolaryngology have the opportunity to mentor medical students,
undergraduate students and to participate in several pipeline initiatives in
our "Communities to Careers" programs.

The Division of
Otolaryngology faculty currently represents the breadth of fellowship trained
subspecialists, but we also pride ourselves in maintaining a collegial, and
truly family-like team. We are a supportive group with all members willing to
step up and help one another.

Abundant
research opportunities exist within the UNM-HSC. Faculty within the Division of
Otolaryngology have had successful clinical trials, multi-institutional
projects and extensive grant funding. Collaboration is supported through our
Department of Surgery research support team, the UNM Cancer Center,
partnerships with our Main Campus and with the Clinical and Translational
Research Centers.

This is a
benefits eligible position. UNM provides a comprehensive package of benefits
including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers
educational benefits through tuition remission and dependent education
programs.

New Mexico is
the home of two national laboratories, Sandia and Los Alamos. Kirtland Air
Force Base houses the Air Force Research Laboratory within the city of
Albuquerque. New Mexico is also a "Minority-Majority" state, with rich cultural
ties to the Hispanic and Native American communities. The Santa Fe Opera is
world renown and Taos Ski Valley has become a major ski/snowboard destination. Our
patients represent all these communities, and we are truly fortunate to serve
such a diverse patient population. All New Mexico
residents qualify for free childcare and college tuition. The Legislature just
passed a bill for Health Professionals to receive $75,000/year up to $300,000
in loan forgiveness.

Albuquerque,
New Mexico is a culturally rich and naturally beautiful metropolitan area
offering a high desert climate and year-round easy access to nature. With the
Sandia Mountain Wilderness to the east and the Rio Grande running through the
west of town, this makes Albuquerque an incredible area for outdoor
enthusiasts.

Minimum
Qualifications:

• Medical doctor
  who is board certified/eligible in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
• Eligible for
  licensure in New Mexico
• Eligible to
  work in the U.S.

Preferred
Qualifications:

• The ideal
  candidate will have a drive to educate, engage in research activities and
  provide high-quality care in a busy clinical environment.
• Candidates with
  an interest in laryngology or sleep surgery would be strongly considered.
• 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.

Please attach electronic copies of a current CV and letter of interest to the application. In addition, please submit three (3) letters of reference to the email address below. Applications will not be considered complete until all three (3) letters of reference are received. For more information, please contact Misty Carpenter, Clinical Department Administrator at, micarpenter@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.