Open Rank of Surgery, Divison of Urology

Open Rank of Surgery, Divison of Urology

Posting Numberreq21393 Employment TypeFaculty Faculty TypeOpen Rank Hiring DepartmentSurgery Urology (523I) Academic LocationSchool of Medicine Benefits EligibleThe 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 University of New Mexico (UNM) School of Medicine (SOM) Department of Surgery is seeking a board certified or board eligible urologic surgeon with expertise in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS) to join the Department of Surgery. This position will be within the Division of Urology. Experience in FPMRS and minimally invasive surgical techniques is desirable preferably having completed a Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery fellowship. This position is being recruited at an open rank, and open track; salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The UNM Division of Urology currently consists of fellowship-trained and specialized urologists within the fields of oncology, pediatrics, reconstruction (GURS), robotics, endourology and renal transplantation. Surgeons within the division provide full urologic care to a variety of benign and malignant conditions. This position would work closely with the residency program. The UNM Division of Urology and Department of Surgery boast a robust infrastructure of services and resources to help achieve academic goals, and leadership opportunities are available.

UNM serves a large, medically complex population and is a consultative resource for the State of New Mexico and the Four Corners region of the Southwest United States. Outpatient surgical services are provided through the UNM Hospital, UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center, and the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center (UNMCCC), the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Cancer Center in a 500-mile radius. The UNM Health Science Center (HSC) is the largest academic health complex in the state of New Mexico and is the only Level 1 trauma center. It is the state’s only site for urologic residency training. Located on the University of New Mexico campus in beautiful Albuquerque, NM, the HSC combines its four mission areas – educations, research, patient care and community outreach – to provide New Mexicans with the highest level of health care.

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 the tuition remission and dependent education programs.

QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:

• Medical Doctor or equivalent
• Board-certified/eligible In Urology through the American Board of Urology
• Eligible for medical licensure in New Mexico
• Eligible for State of New Mexico Board of Pharmacy certification 
• Eligible for federal DEA registration
• Eligible to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
• Fellowship trained
• Interest and proficiency in management of complex female reconstructive techniques, Pelvic floor reconstructive techniques, voiding dysfunction, urinary incontinence
• Interest and proficiency in minimally invasive surgical techniques, including robotic surgery
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities

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 and letter of interest to the application. 

For more information please contact Jessica Ming, MD at [email protected] 

For Best ConsiderationFor best consideration, please apply by 18/09/2022. This position will remain open until filled.

The University of New Mexico has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement for UNM students and employees. For detailed information, visit https://bringbackthepack.unm.edu/vaccine/vaccine-requirement.html

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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