Open Rank of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

The Department of Ophthalmology
and Visual Sciences at the University of New Mexico (UNM) Health Sciences
Center is expanding and seeks an outstanding pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus surgeon to join
our rapidly growing group.

Applicants must have
completed an accredited pediatric
ophthalmology and strabismus fellowship. The successful
candidate will be expected to develop a busy clinical practice at the UNM
Hospital Eye Clinic, and will share responsibility with existing faculty for call
and medical student and resident education. Candidates are expected to have a
strong commitment to clinical care, teaching, and research in an academic
setting. As part of the UNM Health System, the Eye Clinic provides a
rewarding mix of tertiary and indigent care.

UNM is committed to
building a healthy, well-educated, economically vigorous New Mexico. The Health
Sciences Center and School of Medicine have new leadership, and the entire
institution is well poised for the future.

Rank and salary will be
commensurate with experience and credentials.

New Mexico is known as the Land of Enchantment for good
reason. Albuquerque is a culturally rich
and naturally beautiful city, with good weather year-round, perfect for outdoor
enthusiasts. The Sandia Mountain wilderness is 20 minutes from UNM. There is a
lively arts scene, and we are close to the galleries of Santa Fe and Madrid,
NM. There are two national laboratories nearby: Sandia and Los Alamos.

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 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. For more information please contact James Chodosh, MD MPH, Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology at jchodosh@salud.unm.edu

James Chodosh, MD MPH
Professor and Chair, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
University of New Mexico Health Science Center
1 University of New Mexico
MSC11 6052
Albuquerque, NM 87131
Phone: 505-272-6120

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