Posting Numberreq37136
Employment TypeFaculty
Faculty TypeOpen Rank
Hiring DepartmentDepartment of Ophthalmology (409A)
Academic LocationSchool of Medicine
Benefits EligibleThe 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 Ophthalmology and
Visual Sciences at the University of New Mexico (UNM) Health Sciences Center is
expanding and seeks an outstanding corneal surgeon to join our rapidly growing
academic department.
Applicants must have completed an
accredited cornea and external disease fellowship. The successful candidate will join a
collaborative and dynamic ophthalmology service dedicated to providing
comprehensive cornea and external disease care to the patients of New Mexico and
the surrounding region. As part of the
UNM Health System, the Eye Clinic provides a rewarding mix of tertiary and
safety-net care with a broad spectrum of complex corneal, ocular surface, and
anterior segment pathology. The incoming
surgeon will have the opportunity to develop a busy clinical and surgical
practice with significant opportunities for growth in corneal transplantation,
complex anterior segment surgery, ocular surface reconstruction, and advanced
corneal disease management. The
candidate will share call responsibilities with existing faculty and actively
participate in resident and medical student education.
Our department has recently
established a three-resident-per-class ophthalmology residency program and
continues to experience significant growth. The successful candidate will have a unique
opportunity to make an immediate impact in a state with a significant need for
specialized cornea services while developing and expanding advanced surgical
skills early in their career. Candidates
are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to outstanding patient care,
teaching, and research within an academic setting. Opportunities for clinical research and
clinical trial participation are available, supported by a growing research
infrastructure that includes dedicated research coordinators, technicians, and
faculty collaborators.
UNM is committed to building a
healthy, well-educated, and economically vibrant New Mexico. The Health Sciences Center and School of
Medicine continue to experience exciting growth under new leadership and are
dedicated to advancing state-of-the-art patient care, innovative research, and
excellence in medical education.
Rank and salary will be commensurate
with experience and credentials.
UNM employees enjoy a comprehensive
benefits package, including:
New Mexico is known as the Land of
Enchantment for good reason. Albuquerque
is a culturally rich and naturally beautiful city with nearly year-round
sunshine, a vibrant arts community, and abundant outdoor recreation. The Sandia Mountains are just minutes from
campus, offering hiking, skiing, and mountain biking. Albuquerque is also within easy reach of Santa
Fe, historic communities throughout New Mexico, and world-renowned scientific
institutions, including Sandia National Laboratories and Los Alamos National
Laboratory.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications for position:
Preferred Qualifications for
position:
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.
Attach electronic copies of a current curriculum vitae and a letter of interest. For more information, please contact: James Chodosh, MD, MPH Professor and Chair Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, 1 University of New Mexico, MSC11 6052, Albuquerque, NM 87131 Phone: (505) 272-6120 Email: jchodosh@salud.unm.edu
For Best ConsiderationFor best consideration, please apply by 12/1/2026. This position will remain open until filled.
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