Open Rank Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus Surgeon in Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences - req# 30861

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at theUniversity of New Mexico (UNM) Health Sciences Center is actively expanding andinvites applications for a distinguished Pediatric Ophthalmology and StrabismusSurgeon to join our dynamic and rapidly growing team.

We are seeking an individual who has completed an accreditedfellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. The successful candidatewill be responsible for establishing and maintaining a thriving clinicalpractice at the UNM Hospital Eye Clinic. Additionally, they will collaboratewith existing faculty to share on-call responsibilities and contribute to theeducation of medical students and residents. We are looking for candidates whodemonstrate a strong commitment to clinical excellence, teaching, and researchwithin an academic setting. The Eye Clinic at UNM, as part of the UNM HealthSystem, offers a unique and rewarding mix of tertiary and under-served care.

The University of New Mexico is dedicated to fostering ahealthy, well-educated, and economically vibrant New Mexico. The HealthSciences Center and School of Medicine are under new leadership, positioningthe entire institution for a promising future.

Rank and salary for this position will be commensurate withthe candidate’s experience and credentials.

New Mexico is aptly named the "Land ofEnchantment," offering a rich cultural tapestry and breathtaking naturalbeauty. Albuquerque, where UNM is located, enjoys favorable weather year-round,making it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts. The Sandia Mountainwilderness is just a 20-minute drive from UNM, and the area boasts a vibrantarts scene, with the renowned galleries of Santa Fe and Madrid, NM, in closeproximity. Additionally, two national laboratories - Sandia and Los Alamos - arenearby, contributing to the region's intellectual and scientific community.

Minimum Qualifications for position:

• Completion of an Ophthalmology Residency Program
• Completion of a Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship
• Board certified/eligible in Ophthalmology
• Eligible for licensure in New Mexico
• Eligible to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications for position:

• Experience in clinical education
• Experience in clinical research
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse 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.

Please attach electronic copies of a current CV and letter of interest to the application. For more information please contact James Chodosh, MD MPH, Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at jchodosh@salud.unm.edu. Phone (505) 272-6120; James Chodosh, University of New Mexico, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, 1 University of New Mexico, MSC11 6052, Albuquerque, NM 87131

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.