Open Rank of Neurosurgery

The University of New Mexico School of Medicine Department of Neurosurgery is recruiting a board certified or board eligible, Open Rank, Open Track, general neurosurgeon with a focused experience in treating brain trauma and spine disorders; comfort managing basic pediatric conditions is welcome but not required. Enthusiastic interest in leading and growing such as neurosurgical practice is needed. Successful candidates will join 12 established neurosurgeons and neurocritical care doctors practicing and teaching neurosurgery residents at the University of New Mexico.

The University of New Mexico is the only tertiary referral neurosurgical center and Level 1 trauma center in the state of 2.3 million people. There is significant need and opportunity to expand our general neurosurgical practice, especially that of brain and spinal trauma and degenerative spine disorders. Overall, the department has a comprehensive practice encompassing the full range of neurological disorders in both adult and pediatric patients. This practice is supported by an experienced group of 24 advanced practice providers, has an expanding ACGME-approved residency, and is predominantly based in a newly opened and equipped Critical Care Tower.

Features of the position are the following:

• Faculty appointment through UNM School of Medicine
• Competitive Salary
• Assistant Professor Level $556,000 contract salary with productivity-based incentives of up to an additional 50%
• Associate Professor Level or Full Professor Level of $684,634 contract salary with productivity-based incentives of up to an additional 50%
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Relocation reimbursement
• Dependent tuition program

About the University of New Mexico, University Hospital, and Albuquerque
The University of New Mexico is the state’s most prominent academic institution. It offers its 27,000 students over 200-degree programs and doctorate programs in medicine, law, and business. Its medical center, as the only Academic Medical Center and the only Level I Trauma Center in the state, sees a steady flow of patients seeking its unique neurosurgical capabilities.

Albuquerque is a special city. The University of New Mexico and its main hospital are centrally located and thus readily accessible from its major business areas, upscale residential communities, and international, highly rated airport. Albuquerque offers all the amenities of a major metropolitan area and immediate access to unlimited outdoor activities. With mountains to the north (Santa Fe and Taos) and east (Mt Sandia, with the longest aerial tram in the Americas), volcanoes to the west, high deserts to the south, and the Rio Grande at its center, hiking, biking, rafting, skiing, and fishing are easily accessed.

Albuquerque is imbued with a special blend of Southwest heritage and modern scientific development. Its vibrant local culture predates the 16th century. Taos Pueblo has been inhabited by indigenous peoples for over 1,000 years. The Palace of the Governors in Santa Fe was first built in 1610. New Mexico is known for its artistic, musical, and culinary excellence. Albuquerque is home to excellent restaurants that feature southwestern, farm to table, and international cuisines. Los Alamos, site of the development of the atomic bomb, and Sandia National Laboratories continue as leaders in physics research. And Albuquerque is home to the largest hot air balloon festival in the country, one of the most photographed events in the world. Albuquerque is at the center of this “Land of Enchantment”.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree
• Certification by the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS) or its international equivalent or completion, by start date, of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited residency in neurological surgery

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 a research style CV, a Cover Letter detailing how the candidate meets the required qualifications, and three Letters of Recommendation, at least one from a colleague and one from a learner, evidencing excellence in the following:
•    Neurosurgical Practice; with confirmation of successful surgical and medical management of complex 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
An offer of employment is contingent upon verification of eligibility for employment in the United States.

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.