Open Rank of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences - Cornea at University of New Mexico – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Requisition ID: req30117

Working Title:
Open Rank of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences - Cornea

Position Summary:
The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the Universityof New Mexico (UNM) Health Sciences Center is expanding and seeks anoutstanding corneal surgeon to join our rapidly growing group.

Applicants must have completed an accredited cornea and externaldisease fellowship. Refractive surgery experience is welcome but not essential.The successful candidate will be expected to develop a busy clinical practiceat the UNM Hospital Eye Clinic, and will share responsibility with existingfaculty for call and medical student and resident education. Candidates areexpected to have a strong commitment to clinical care, teaching, and researchin an academic setting. As part of theUNM Health System, the Eye Clinic provides a rewarding mix of tertiary andindigent care.

UNM is committed to building a healthy, well-educated, economicallyvigorous New Mexico. The Health Sciences Center and School of Medicine have newleadership, and the entire institution is well poised for the future.

Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and credentials.

New Mexico is known as the Land of Enchantment for good reason. Albuquerque is a culturally rich and naturallybeautiful city, with good weather year-round, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.The Sandia Mountain wilderness is 20 minutes from UNM. There is a lively artsscene, and we are close to the galleries of Santa Fe and Madrid, NM. There aretwo national laboratories nearby: Sandia and Los Alamos.
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:
Department of Ophthalmology (409A)

Employment Type:
Faculty

Faculty Type:
Open Rank
Hiring Department:
School of Medicine

Academic Location:
Department of Ophthalmology (409A)
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 1/31/2025. This position will remain open until filled.Minimum Qualifications for position:

• Completion of an Ophthalmology Residency Program
• Completion of AUPO-Certified Fellowship Programin Cornea
• 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 diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities
• Experience in Cornea and External Diseases and Corneal Surgery
• Experience in Complex cataract and anterior segment surgery
• Experience in complex ocular surface surgery