Open Rank of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences- Adult Inpatient AttendingPosting Number req38084
Employment Type Faculty
Faculty Type Open Rank
Hiring Department Psychiatry Psych (451A)
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 UNM Department of Psychiatry andBehavioral Sciences is eager to put together the right package for anindividual with a passion for adult inpatient psychiatry and teaching, coupledwith an interest in joining a team of talented, caring and committed facultymembers. Applications are being accepted for an academic faculty psychiatrist,suitable for appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or fullProfessor, for a position as an inpatient attending psychiatrist on our Adult PsychiatryDivisions Inpatient Service . Clinical assignment will be at UNM PsychiatricCenter. The successful candidate can take full advantage of opportunitiesavailable in our vibrant and active academic community.

As an attending psychiatrist in our32-bed adult psychiatry inpatient service, the person selected will have avoice in developing the units direction as well as opportunities formulticultural clinical care and scholarly and collaborative research activitiesacross the Health Sciences campus. There are many opportunities forprofessional development in leadership, administration, and education,including mentoring and supervision of medical students, residents, fellows,and trainees in related disciplines.

Salary and academic rank arecommensurate with experience and academic background.

Qualifications

MinimumQualifications:

• DoctorateDegree (MD or equivalent);
• Board certifiedor board eligible in General Psychiatry;
• Clinicalexperience minimum 1 year;
• Licensable inNew Mexico;
• Must beeligible to work in the United States.

PreferredQualifications:

• Educational,teaching and supervision experience with residents, fellows and medicalstudents;
• Clinicalleadership experience in an academic setting;
• A demonstratedcommitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of NewMexico and to the success of the University's mission to serve local and globalcommunities.

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 will include a cover letter addressing each of the minimum and preferred qualifications and describing the applicants accomplishments and future goals; a current CV; and the names, addresses and contact information for three professional references. A selection committee will invite the most promising applicants for interviews. For Additional Information Contact: Davin Quinn, MD, Professor and Vice Chair for Adult Clinical Services, DQuinn@salud.unm.edu

For Best Consideration For best consideration, please apply by 10/17/2026. 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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