Open Rank in Orthopaedics - Total Joints SurgeonPosting Number: req31314
Employment Type: Faculty
Faculty Type: Open Rank
Hiring Department: Orthopaedics (497A)
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 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine is seeking applicants for a full-time Adult Reconstruction Surgeon. The division of Adult Reconstructive Surgery provides surgical and nonsurgical management of a wide range of hip and knee pathology. Successful applicants must have completed an orthopaedic surgery residency and fellowship training in adult reconstruction, and should have an interest in both primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty procedures.
This academic appointment is in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation. The position will be based at UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center (SRMC) and the University of New Mexico Hospital (UNMH). Academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position provides a unique opportunity for rapid clinical practice growth, collaborative multidisciplinary clinical and translational research, and an active role in the orthopaedic residency training program. Applicants should possess excellent interpersonal, clinical, and teaching skills, and should be board certified or eligible for certification and eligible for licensure in the state of New Mexico.
The University of New Mexico Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is in the midst of a growth-oriented transformation, with construction of the UNM Center of Excellence for Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation at the UNM SRMC campus. This 50,000 ft2 facility will be home to state-of-the-art clinical, rehabilitation, research, and academic spaces. We invite you to join our diverse, world-class faculty in providing the highest level of care to the people of New Mexico and the greater Mountain West region.
Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Candidate must hold an M.D., be Board Certified or Board Eligible with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, completed residency in orthopaedic surgery, completed a fellowship in adult reconstruction surgery (total joints), and hold or be eligible for a medical license in the state of New Mexico.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in teaching, clinical care with both primary and revision total joint reconstruction, proven scholarly achievement, experience working with diverse populations, a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse 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 provide:
- Cover letter addressing minimum and preferred qualifications.
- C.V.
- Three (3) professional references/letters of recommendation.
Please direct all inquiries to Dr. Gehron Treme, Professor and Interim Chair c/o Gail Case, Department Administrator. Email: ******
Phone: (505) 272-4107
Address: MSC10 56001 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131
For Best Consideration: For best consideration, please apply by 12/2/2024. This position will remain open until filled.
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