Open Rank of Family and Community Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Open Rank of Family and Community MedicinePosting Number req37835
Employment Type Faculty
Faculty Type Tenure/Tenure-Track
Hiring Department Family Community Medicine FCM (160B)
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

Open Rank/Tenure-Track Faculty in Family and Community Medicine

Clinician Researcher and /or Dissemination and Implementation Scientist

The Department of Family and Community Medicine (DFCM) at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine invites applications for an open-rank tenure-track faculty position (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) from innovative and collaborative investigators committed to advancing primary care research and improving health outcomes through impactful scholarship.

We seek candidates with expertise in dissemination and implementation science, primary care research, health services research, community-engaged research, population health, rural health, health equity, or related fields. We are particularly interested in investigators whose work addresses the translation of evidence into practice and policy, strengthens health systems, and advances equitable health outcomes in diverse communities.

The successful candidate will develop and sustain a nationally recognized program of research, secure extramural funding, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community partners, and contribute to the Department's mission of improving the health and well-being of New Mexicans and populations beyond. Candidates may be physician-scientists, PhD researchers, or other doctoral-level investigators whose scholarship aligns with our commitment to community partnership, innovation, and health equity.

For physician investigators, clinical practice opportunities may be available and can be tailored to support research productivity and career development.

Major Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an independent, impactful program of research.
• Secure extramural funding from agencies such as NIH, AHRQ, PCORI, CDC, HRSA, foundations, and other sponsors.
• Lead, participate in, and disseminate innovative primary care research.
• Collaborate with DFCM investigators, community partners, health systems, and interdisciplinary research teams.
• Mentor faculty, fellows, residents, students, and research staff.
• Publish scholarly work in peer-reviewed journals and present findings nationally and internationally.
• Contribute to departmental teaching and service activities consistent with rank.
• Advance the department's commitment to community-engaged scholarship, health equity, and improvement of primary care delivery.

Research Environment

The Department of Family and Community Medicine is among the nation's leading academic family medicine departments and is home to a vibrant, rapidly growing research enterprise dedicated to improving health outcomes and advancing health equity. In 2025, DFCM was ranked fifth nationally among family medicine departments by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research. Researchers are drawn to UNM by the opportunity to partner with communities in addressing some of the nation's most pressing health challenges. Our expertise in community-engaged and community-driven research, combined with New Mexico's remarkable cultural diversity and rural context, provides a distinctive environment for conducting impactful research that advances equity, implementation, and population health outcomes.

Our faculty lead innovative programs spanning dissemination and implementation science, community-engaged research, clinical and translational research, practice-based research, health equity, rural health, addiction medicine, maternal and child health, chronic disease prevention, workforce development, and primary care transformation. Researchers work closely with communities, healthcare systems, policymakers, and interdisciplinary collaborators to generate evidence that improves health and healthcare delivery.

DFCM investigators secured more than $14.7 million in grants and contracts in FY26 and produced 90 peer-reviewed publications, reflecting a strong culture of scientific excellence and impact. The Department will launch its Primary Care Innovations Incubator in FY27, creating new infrastructure to accelerate innovation, strengthen collaborations across clinical, educational, research, and community missions, and expand opportunities for high-impact scholarship.

Faculty also lead PC-BRIDGE, an NIH-funded initiative designed to expand research capacity within rural primary care clinics and foster meaningful partnerships among researchers, healthcare organizations, and communities throughout New Mexico and Arizona.

As part of the University of New Mexico, the state's flagship R1 research institution, faculty benefit from extensive research infrastructure, robust grants management and methodological support, and opportunities for collaboration across the Health Sciences Center, including the Clinical and Translational Science Center and the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center. Supported by more than $165 million in annual extramural funding, UNM offers an exceptional environment for investigators seeking to build sustainable, high-impact programs of research.

About Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM, is a beautiful city with the Sandia Mountains to the east and the Mesa to the west. At more than a mile in elevation, this high desert environment offers gorgeous, sunny days and a variety of all four seasons. It is ideal for outdoor activities and sports all year round, including running, hiking, biking, and skiing. Albuquerque is 1 hour from Santa Fe, NM, and 2.5 hours from Taos, NM, both of which are world-famous for their art and culture. The State of New Mexico is multicultural and diverse, with 19 indigenous Native American Pueblos, the Navajo Nation, and three Apache Tribal lands. We have excellent local cuisine, breathtaking sunsets, numerous cultural and historic sites, lakes, rivers, deserts, and mountains. We are the Land of Enchantment.

Salary:
Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience. Competitive startup funds are available to support the developmentof the successful candidates research program. Startupsupport may include research equipment, laboratory or research infrastructure,personnel, graduate or research assistants, travel, and other resources neededto establish a productive and sustainable research program. The institution iscommitted to providing new faculty with the resources and collaborativeenvironment needed to launch a successful academic career.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements :

MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent terminal degree.

Demonstrated record of scholarly productivity.

Evidence of research expertise in primary care, implementation and dissemination science, health services research, public health, population health, community-engaged research, or related fields.

Eligibility for faculty appointment at the University of New Mexico.

Eligible to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

Family physician or other clinician-investigator with formal research training.

Record of extramural funding or strong potential for funding success.

Expertise in dissemination and implementation science.

Experience conducting research in primary care, rural, Tribal, community-based, or underserved settings.

Experience with qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, pragmatic trial, participatory, or implementation research methodologies.

Experience designing, testing, or evaluating interventions that improve healthcare quality, safety, efficiency, workforce well-being, or patient outcomes.

Track record of collaborative and interdisciplinary scholarship.

Experience mentoring trainees or early career investigators.

Experience in educating students and residents

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.

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 a Cover Letter and CV. For assistance with the application process, contact

FCM-HR@salud.unm.edu

For Best Consideration For best consideration, please apply by 1/15/2027. 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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