Open Rank of Neurosurgery- Pediatric Neurosurgery

The University
of New Mexico School of Medicine Department of Neurosurgery is recruiting to
fill a board certified or board eligible, Open Rank, Open Track, position for
provision of pediatric neurosurgery care. This person will join the established
pediatric neurosurgeon currently practicing and teaching neurosurgery residents
at the University of New Mexico.

The University
of New Mexico is the only tertiary referral Neurosurgical center in the State
of 2.3 million people. There is a
significant need and opportunity to grow and expand an established practice
focused on the pediatric patients of New Mexico. Overall, the department has a comprehensive
practice focusing on a diverse range of neurological disorders in both
pediatric and adult neurosurgery, with recent re-establishment of an ACGME
approved residency in 2022. UNM is also
the only Level 1 trauma center in the state and participation in the general
trauma call pool will be expected.

Appointment and
Benefits

• Faculty
  appointment through UNM School of Medicine
• Comprehensive
  benefits
• Relocation
  reimbursement
• Dependent
  tuition program

Minimum
Qualifications

• MD, DO, or
  equivalent degree
• Completion of
  an ACGME accredited pediatric neurosurgery fellowship
• ABNS Board
  Certification in Neurological Surgery and Board Certification or ABPNS Board
  Eligibility in Pediatric Neurosurgery

Preferred
Qualifications

• Academic
  neurosurgery practice; with a minimum of one year as fellow or attending
  surgeon, working with residents and students
• Teaching: with
  lectures and presentations listed
• Scholarly
  activity; with evidence of publication, participation in clinical/
  translational research, and/or independent funding of research
• Commitment to
  Community; with 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.

Completed application must have research style CV and Cover Letter detailing how the candidate is committed to working with a broadly diverse student and community population. In addition to a CV, applicants must submit three Letters of Recommendation, at least one from a colleague and one from a learner, evidencing excellence in the following:

• Pediatric Neurosurgical Practice; with confirmation of successful surgical and medical management of complex pediatric neurosurgical conditions
• Teaching; with confirmation of commitment to resident and/or medical student education and/or mentoring
• Professionalism; with outstanding ability to communicate effectively across multiple specialties

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.