Open Rank of Pediatrics- Division of Nephrology - req# 32284

The University of NewMexico School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics is recruiting a full-time faculty position to join 4 other faculty members in the division of Pediatric Nephrology. The Department of Pediatrics is amulti-specialty group of >100 faculty at New Mexico’s only medical educationand research institution. The Division of Nephrology offers complete clinicalcare services for infants, children and adolescents with congenital andacquired renal disease. Inpatient consultation is provided to PICU, NICU andgeneral pediatric services. A pediatric outpatient dialysis unit is on-sitewithin the Children’s Hospital of New Mexico. Pediatric renal transplantationsare performed as part of an active transplant program. Outpatient serviceprovides care at the Children’s Hospital and outreach clinics throughout thestate of New Mexico. This individual will be required to teach, provide clinical care, conductbasic or clinical research, and possess strong interpersonal skills.

The position is designed for a candidate at the Assistant orAssociate Professor level with a strong interest in basic or translationalresearch. The position also involves teaching of medical students and pediatricresidents at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine.
New Mexico is designated medicallyunderserved region of the country and eligible faculty may apply for variousloan repayment programs (e.g,. HRSA, NHSC, PLSF).

Albuquerquea City in State of New Mexico
New Mexico is a geographicallylarge state, with both urban and rural populations totaling 2.1 million. Albuquerque is a four-season city one mile inelevation with year-round sun and moderate climate. Centrally located, itoffers access to a variety of unique outdoor, culinary and culturalopportunities. Santa Fe, home to world-renowned art, food and history isnearby. Hiking, biking, skiing, golf,etc. are readily available. The University of New Mexico offers a variety ofathletic and performing arts activities.

Recent Growth & UNMas Place of Work
University of New Mexico (UNM) andthe Department of Pediatrics both have an impressive record of recent growth.If you like working with energetic/enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoyyour career at UNM. This is a rare opportunity to step into a busy practice inone of the Southwest's most desirable communities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Board certified / Board eligible in Pediatric Nephrology by the American Board of Pediatrics.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Able to obtain Medical licensure(s) in the state of New Mexico.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in acute and chronic dialysis in pediatric patients.
• Experience in pediatric kidney transplantation.
• Experience conducting basic or clinical research.
• Experience teaching house staff and medical students.
• A demonstrated commitment to excellence in clinical, teaching and service to our learners and our underserved communities.

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

A complete application must contain a cover letter, CV and a list of three references. For additional information, you may contact Craig Wong, MD, MPH at cwong@salud.unm.edu.

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