Open Rank of Surgery, Division of Urology in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Open Rank of Surgery, Division of UrologyPosting Number req37098
Employment Type Faculty
Faculty Type Open Rank
Hiring Department Surgery Urology (523I)
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 (UNM)School of Medicine (SOM) Department of Surgery is seeking a urologic surgicaloncologist . This appointment will bewithin the Department of Surgery, in the Division of Urology . This position is being recruited at the OpenRank level; salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The ideal candidate will have acommitment to patient-centered care and a collaborative approach to workingwith multidisciplinary teams. A strongcommitment to patient care, teaching and scholarly activity is essential. Surgical care for patients with complexurologic cancers is a critical need for the patients of New Mexico.

The UNM Health Sciences Center is oneof only 29 institutions nationally that has both a NIH (NCI) designated CancerCenter (Comprehensive Cancer Center) and a NIH sponsored Clinical andTranslational Science Center. We are theonly level I ACS Trauma Program in New Mexico. UNMH has 629 beds for adult, pediatric and psychiatric care. A new hospital tower, with state-of-the-artoperating rooms and expanded adult critical care capacity is now open.

Albuquerque, New Mexico, is aculturally rich and naturally beautiful metropolitan area. It is best known for the annual AlbuquerqueInternational Balloon Fiesta. New Mexicois the home of two national laboratories, Sandia (in Albuquerque) and LosAlamos. Kirtland Air Force Base alsohouses the Air Force Research Laboratory. Year-round good weather (more than 300 days of sunshine per year) andeasy access to the outdoors (the Sandia mountain wilderness is 20 minutes fromUNM) make Albuquerque an incredible area for outdoor enthusiasts. New Mexico has a great diversity inlandscapes and wildlife, containing 6 of the 7 "Life Zones" on Earth.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Board certified/eligible in GeneralSurgery or Urology, or equivalent experience
• Fellowship in urologic oncology
• Eligible for licensure in New Mexico
• Eligible to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in robotic and minimallyinvasive surgery
• Strong commitment tomultidisciplinary cancer care and program development
• Excellent communication andinterpersonal skills
• Diagnose, treat, and manage cancersof the urinary tract and male reproductive organs, providing comprehensivepatient care from consultation through follow-up
• Perform complex urologic oncologicsurgeries, including minimally invasive and robotic-assisted procedures,focusing on both oncologic and functional outcomes
• Experience in medical education
• Experience in research
• Significant record of academicachievement
• A demonstrated commitment tocultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and tothe 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 electronic copies of a current CV and letter of interest to the application. For more information, please contact Misty Carpenter, Clinical Department Administrator at micarpenter@salud.unm.edu .

For Best Consideration For best consideration, please apply by 7/20/2026. 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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