Open Rank of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences - Cornea

Open Rank of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences - Cornea
Posting Number
req30117
Employment Type
Faculty
Faculty Type
Open Rank
Hiring Department
Department of Ophthalmology (409A)
Academic Location
School of Medicine
Benefits Eligible
The 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 Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the Universityof New Mexico (UNM) Health Sciences Center is expanding and seeks anoutstanding corneal surgeon to join our rapidly growing group.
Applicants must have completed an accredited cornea and externaldisease fellowship. Refractive surgery experience is welcome but not essential.The successful candidate will be expected to develop a busy clinical practiceat the UNM Hospital Eye Clinic, and will share responsibility with existingfaculty for call and medical student and resident education. Candidates areexpected to have a strong commitment to clinical care, teaching, and researchin an academic setting. As part of theUNM Health System, the Eye Clinic provides a rewarding mix of tertiary andindigent care.
UNM is committed to building a healthy, well-educated, economicallyvigorous New Mexico. The Health Sciences Center and School of Medicine have newleadership, 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 naturallybeautiful city, with good weather year-round, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.The Sandia Mountain wilderness is 20 minutes from UNM. There is a lively artsscene, and we are close to the galleries of Santa Fe and Madrid, NM. There aretwo national laboratories nearby: Sandia and Los Alamos.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications for position:

• Completion of an Ophthalmology Residency Program
• Completion of AUPO-Certified Fellowship Programin Cornea
• 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
• Experience in Cornea and External Diseases and Corneal Surgery
• Experience in Complex cataract and anterior segment surgery
• Experience in complex ocular surface surgery

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 electronic copies of a current CV, transcripts, licensures, a letter of interest and any letters of recommendation to the application. For more information please contact James Chodosh, MD MPH, Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at University of New Mexico Health Science Center
1 University of New Mexico
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Albuquerque, NM 87131
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For Best Consideration
For best consideration, please apply by 1/31/2025. 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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