Description
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.
The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of New Mexico (UNM) Health Sciences Center is expanding and seeks an outstanding vitreoretinal surgeon to join our rapidly growing group. This position’s expertise will significantly contribute to the preservation and restoration of vision in our patients.
Applicants must have completed an accredited vitreoretinal surgery fellowship. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a busy clinical practice at the UNM Hospital Eye Clinic, and will share responsibility with existing faculty for call and medical student and resident education. Candidates are expected to have a strong commitment to clinical care, teaching, and research in an academic setting. The qualified applicant will be joining an established and busy vitreoretinal surgical service with one other full-time attending physician. As part of the UNM Health System, the Eye Clinic provides a rewarding mix of tertiary and indigent care with a wide breadth of medical and surgical retinal pathology. Surgery is performed in an outpatient surgical center and incoming surgeons can expect to quickly build up to 5-7 surgical cases per week. Opportunities for clinical trial participation are available if interested.
UNM is committed to building a healthy, well-educated, economically vigorous New Mexico. The Health Sciences Center and School of Medicine have new leadership, and the entire institution is well poised for the future. We are dedicated to providing state-of-the-art treatments, cutting-edge research, and education. Our team of medical professionals is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.
Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and credentials.
UNM employees enjoy a generous benefits package that includes:
Competitive salary
Low-cost medical and dental plans
Excellent retirement plans with a strong employer contribution
Opportunity for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Disability and life insurance
Malpractice coverage
Employee and family member tuition reimbursement for courses taken at UNM
New Mexico is known as the Land of Enchantment for good reason. Albuquerque is a culturally rich and naturally beautiful city, with good weather year-round, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. The Sandia Mountain wilderness is 20 minutes from UNM. There is a lively arts scene, and we are close to the galleries of Santa Fe and Madrid, NM. There are two national laboratories nearby: Sandia and Los Alamos.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications for position:
Completion of an Ophthalmology Residency Program
Completion of Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship
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 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 to the application.
For more information, please contact James Chodosh, MD MPH, Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at jchodosh@salud.unm.edu; University of New Mexico Health Science Center; 1 University of New Mexico; MSC11 6052; Albuquerque, NM 87131; Phone: 505-272-6120
Tiffany M. Harrell, Department Administrator; University of New Mexico Health Science Center; 1 University of New Mexico; MSC11 6052; Albuquerque, NM 87131; Phone: 505-272-6981
For best consideration, please apply by 10/15/2027. This position will remain open until filled.
