Open Rank in Emergency Medicine Division of Critical Care in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Open Rank in Emergency Medicine Division of Critical CarePosting Number req37117
Employment Type Faculty
Faculty Type Open Rank
Hiring Department Emerg Med Intensive Care Unit (558I)
Academic Location School of Medicine
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.
Position Summary

The University of New Mexico School ofMedicine, Center for Adult Critical Care, and the Department of EmergencyMedicine (DEM) are currently seeking full-time faculty members with trainingand experience in Critical Care and academic Emergency Medicine. Successful applicants must have completed a critical carefellowship. Clinical responsibilities include direct patient careand supervision in the adult Intensive Care Units, and the EmergencyDepartments at the University of New Mexico Hospital and Sandoval RegionalMedical Center, our affiliated community hospital. Academic opportunitiesinclude participation in the teaching, administrative, and research activitieswith the Center for Adult Critical Care and the Department of EmergencyMedicine , as qualified.

UNM Health System opened a new CriticalCare Tower (CCT) in the Fall of 2025. The CCT includes 96 ICU beds, 18ORs, and a new Emergency Department. UNM Hospital has 556 inpatient beds and ishome to New Mexico's only

• Level I Trauma Center
• Childrens Hospital
• ELSO Gold Level ECMO Center
• Comprehensive Stroke Center

The UNM Center for Adult Critical Care consists of six multidisciplinary units and is responsible for 120 CriticalCare and Critical Care step-down beds system-wide. Our team of physiciansand nurse practitioners covers more than 52 weeks of clinical service per yearacross the health system. UNM Center for Adult Critical Care isresponsible for more than 6,000 unique ICU patient encounters each year.

The Department of Emergency Medicine has95 full-time and part-time attending physicians, with Divisions of PediatricEmergency Medicine and Prehospital, Austere & Disaster Medicine. OurToxicologists run the New Mexico Poison and Drug Information Center. Oureducation section includes an outstanding EM residency, multiple fellowships,and the EMS Academy. Our providers staff the Emergency Departments for UNMHospital and Sandoval Regional Medical Center, the UNM Pediatric EmergencyDepartment, and Urgent Care. Opportunities exist to provide clinical careat the Gallup Indian Medical Center and the Metropolitan Detention Center.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Have an MD/DO or equivalent.
• Completed a surgical, neuroscience,medical, or anesthesia critical care fellowship
• Board certified or board eligible inEmergency Medicine and Critical Care.
• 3 to 5 years of directly relatedexperience, which may include time spent in residency and fellowship.
• State of New Mexico Medical license orequivalent and Federal DEA Certification at time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications: (We inviteapplicants to talk about their knowledge, experiences, and impact in thefollowing areas)

• Clinical skills relevant to CriticalCare and Emergency Medicine.
• Communicate effectively with physicians,patients, and other health professionals as well as with multilingualpopulations.
• Commitment and activities related tocommunity engagement.
• Interest or experience in scholarly,educational, or administrative work, including coaching and mentoring.
• Personal and professional alignment withthe values of the Department and the UNM School of Medicine
• 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.
  

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.

A complete application includes a CV and cover letter. Please include a cover letter that describes your educational and professional background, lived experiences, and alignment with the values of the Department and the UNM School of Medicine: https://hsc.unm.edu/medicine/about/mission.html . The cover letter may also include a description of work in the four domains listed above, with a focus on activities that have made a demonstrated positive impact.

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits. For additional information , please contact Dr. Ashley Keiler-Green at AKeilerGreen@salud.unm.edu , Diane Rimple at DRimple@salud.unm.edu, or Amy Jameson at (505) 272-5150; ALJameson@salud.unm.edu .

For Best Consideration For best consideration, please apply by 9/1/2026. 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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