Clinician Educator Open Rank of Neurology - Epileptologist at University of New Mexico – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Requisition ID: req36167

Working Title:
Clinician Educator Open Rank of Neurology - Epileptologist

Position Summary:
The University of New Mexico School ofMedicine Neurology Department seeks an epileptologist to join ourneurology team in an open rank, clinician educator track position, who isdedicated to clinical care and building a robust clinical practice. You will be part of a team of faculty whoprovide high quality epilepsy care in inpatient and outpatient settings at UNMHospital (UNMH).

UNMH has the only NAEC level 4accredited Comprehensive Epilepsy Center in the state. We have the only epilepsy surgery program,epilepsy monitoring unit, neuromodulation program, and ICU video EEG monitoringprogram in New Mexico. Ourepileptologists work with a multidisciplinary team including a functionalneurosurgeon with expertise in epilepsy surgery and dbs, neuropsychologists,learners, and APPs.

Clinical responsibilities includeoutpatient epilepsy clinic, inpatient EMU coverage and reading of bothinpatient and outpatient adult EEGs.

Academic responsibilities includeparticipation in the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows andresearch activities of the department.

The successful candidate is a dedicatededucator and clinician who has excellent communications skills and the abilityto work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.

About The University of New MexicoNeurology Department: The University of New Mexico is the onlyacademic medical center in the state that is associated with a medical school. The Department of Neurology has 44 full-timeand part-time faculty members and is home to well-established adult and childresidencies, an epilepsy fellowship and multiple other fellowship programs. UNM is a mission-driven institution thatprovides access to high quality, comprehensive and specialty care to peopleacross the state of New Mexico.

About Albuquerque, New Mexico: Albuquerqueis a beautiful city with the 10,000 ft Sandia Mountains to the east and mesadesert to the west. The beautiful high desert environment provides more than310 days of sunshine and the variety of all four seasons. Temperatures rarely get to 100F in the summerwith humidity running in the teens. Itis ideal for outdoor activities and sports year-round including running,hiking, biking and skiing. Albuquerqueis 1 hour from Santa Fe, NM and 2.5 hours from Taos, NM, both world famous fortheir art and culture. New Mexico ismulticultural and diverse with 19 indigenous native pueblos, the Navajoreservation and three Apache tribal lands. We have excellent local cuisine, breathtakingsunsets, numerous cultural and historic sites, lakes, rivers, deserts andmountains.
Campus:
UNM Health Sciences Center

Benefits Eligble:
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. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Department:
Neurology Adult (490B)

Employment Type:
Faculty

Faculty Type:
Open Rank
Hiring Department:
School of Medicine

Academic Location:
Neurology Adult (490B)
Benefits Eligible:
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. See the Benefits home page for more information.
For Best Consideration Date:
For best consideration, please apply by 4/15/2026. This position will remain open until filled.Minimum Qualifications:

• MD degree or equivalent
• Board certified/eligible in neurology
• Completed adult neurology residencytraining prior to start date
• Completed an epilepsy or neurophysiologyfellowship prior to start date
• Eligible for medical license in thestate of New Mexico
• Eligible to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of clinical experience managingepilepsy patients
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivatean understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to thesuccess of the University's mission to serve local and global communities.