Open Rank of Surgery, Divison of Urology

Open Rank of Surgery, Divison of Urology

Posting Numberreq27757 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 endo-urology/stone disease to join the Department of Surgery. 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, 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 boasts 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 – education, 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”, and the City of Albuquerque is a beautiful city with mountains 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.

Qualifications 

Minimum Qualifications for Position:

• Medical Doctor or equivalent
• Board-certified/board 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 for Position:

• Expertise in endourology, preferably fellowship trained.
• Interest and proficiency in management of complex stone disease, with endoscopic techniques.
• 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 Satyan Shah, M.D. Professor of Surgery (Urology) and Chair, search committee at sshah@salud.unm.edu.

For Best ConsiderationFor best consideration, please apply by 28/02/2024. 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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