The Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque is looking for a full time Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon (OMFS) to provide and oversee surgical services including but not limited to: Oral/head and neck pathology, maxillofacial trauma and reconstruction, nasoalveolar cleft and dentofacial deformities, TMJ pathology and reconstruction, dentoalveolar and implant surgery. This is a clinical or tenure track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The position will also carry an appointment in the Department of Dental Medicine. The successful applicant will join an interdisciplinary team of faculty providing the delivery of education, surgical services, clinical care and research. Surgeons retiring or separating from military or private practice are encouraged to apply.

New Mexico is known as the Land of Enchantment; the city of Albuquerque is a beautiful city with mountain to the east and a mesa to the west. It is ideal for outdoor activities and sports all year-round including running, hiking, biking and skiing. The State of New Mexico is multicultural and diverse with excellent local cuisine, breathtaking sunsets, multiple cultural and historic sites, lakes, rivers, deserts and mountains. 
 

This is a benefits eligible position. UNM provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through tuition remission and dependent education programs.

Responsibilities:

• Resident education and training.
• Appointment in the Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
• Trauma call at UNMH, a Level I trauma center 
• Assist in the development of the clinical, educational and research aspects of the program. 
• Play a pivotal role in building an oral and maxillofacial residency program at the University of New Mexico
• Participation in cleft lip and palate Craniofacial anomalies team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• CODA accredited DDS/DMD 
• Completion of a full-scope oral and maxillofacial surgery residency program
• OMS Board Certified or an active candidate for certification
• Eligibility for licensure in New Mexico

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with dental and or medical residents
• Experience in the practice of the full scope oral and maxillofacial surgery.
• 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.

Please attach electronic copies of a current CV and a letter of interest with the application.  For more information, please contact Misty Carpenter, Clinical Department Administrator at, [email protected]

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.