Open Rank of Neurology - Multiple Sclerosis

Posting Numberreq25563 Employment TypeFaculty Faculty TypeOpen Rank Hiring DepartmentNeurology Adult (490B) Academic LocationSchool of Medicine Benefits EligibleThe University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information. Position Summary

The University of New Mexico Department of Neurology seeks a board certified/board eligible Neurologist to join our Multiple Sclerosis/Neuroimmunology team. The MS faculty will be part of a care team that manages MS, NMO, and other neuroimmune disorders in the outpatient clinic. The MS division is staffed with a full time RN, MA, PA, PharmD, Pharm tech and patient care coordinator to support patients and faculty.

We have a robust clinical trials program and are currently enrolling in several cutting-edge clinical trials for MS drugs. FTE is offered to interested faculty and we have full time study coordinator support. FTE is also available to do independent research in neuroimaging, immunology, epidemiology, genetics or other areas of interest. As an academic institution, additional FTE may be available for faculty interested in additional leadership and teaching responsibilities.

About the University of New Mexico Neurology Department: The University of New Mexico is the only Academic Medical Center in the state that is associated with a Medical School. The Department of Neurology has 42 full-time and part-time attending physicians and is home to a well-established Residency and several Fellowship programs. UNM is a mission-driven institution that provides access to high quality, comprehensive and specialty care to people across the state of New Mexico.

About Albuquerque, New Mexico: Albuquerque, NM is a beautiful city with the 10,000 ft Sandia Mountains to the east and mesa desert to the west. The beautiful high desert environment provides more than 310 days of sunshine and the variety of all four seasons. Temperatures rarely get to 100F in the summer with humidity running in the teens. It is ideal for outdoor activities and sports all year-round including running, hiking, biking and skiing. Albuquerque is 1 hour from Santa Fe, NM and 2.5 hours from Taos, NM, both world famous for their art and culture. The State of New Mexico is multicultural and diverse with 19 indigenous native pueblos, Navajo reservation and three Apache tribal lands. We have excellent local cuisine, breathtaking sunsets, numerous cultural and historic sites, lakes, rivers, deserts and mountains.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

* MD Degree or equivalent

* Board certified/board eligible in Neurology

* Eligible for Medical licensure in the state of New Mexico

* Completed one year of Neuroimmunology fellowship training prior to start date

* Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications:

* 2-3 years of clinical experience managing MS patients

* A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

Application Instructions

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 a Cover Letter and CV. For assistance with the application process, contact Norma Dye at ndye@salud.unm.edu.

For Best ConsiderationFor best consideration, please apply by 6/27/2023. This position will remain open until filled.

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.

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