Job Description

Open Rank of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology

Posting Numberreq37927 Employment TypeFaculty Faculty TypeClinician Educator Hiring DepartmentPathology (254B) 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 University of New Mexico’s Department of Pathology, Division of Anatomic Pathology, seeks a highly motivated Neuropathologist at Open Rank on the Clinician Educator track. We are hiring this subspecialty to accommodate a university-wide workforce expansion. Special consideration will be given to applicants willing to also cover surgical pathology.

This position offers a competitive salary and a 6-year promotion cycle, along with a strong commitment to work-life balance.

Position highlights:

• Collaborative Environment: Leverage our partnership with TriCore Reference Laboratory, which provides in-house esoteric testing for anatomic pathology.
• Excellent Gross Room Support: Enjoy a fully staffed gross room with four Pathologist Assistants (PAs) and additional resident coverage. No faculty grossing required.
• Remote/After-Hours Coverage: Benefit from remote/digital frozen section diagnostic capabilities, allowing many after-hours calls to be completed from home.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes robust retirement plans with a significant employer contribution. Employees may choose between a defined contribution plan and a defined benefit plan (similar to pension). Additional tax-deferred voluntary retirement plans (403(b) and 457(b)) are also available. Medical, Dental, Basic Life, and Long-Term Disability coverage is provided.
• Medical Liability Coverage through the New Mexico Risk Management Division as set forth in the New Mexico Tort Claims Act.
• Annual Leave: Accrual of 21 days per year (252 hours maximum accrual) plus 15 days of paid holidays.
• Yearly renewing CME funds.
• Easily accessible divisional research funds for those interested in research.
• Optional paid research activities through TriCore Research Institute.
• Relocation packages.
• Tuition Remission and Dependent Education Program.
• No autopsy coverage is required or expected.
• Free access to a fully stocked on-site gym and physician’s lounge with complimentary food/beverages.

Key Highlights:

• Provide neurosurgical pathology services in a growing academic tertiary care center with a regional outside consult service.
• Participate in diagnostic and teaching activities (residents, fellows, and medical students).
• May participate in translational research activities if desired (not a requirement for promotion).
• Engage with clinical services for the NCI-designated UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center and collaborate with neurooncologists and neurosurgeons in a multidisciplinary tumor board.

The position is located at the University of New Mexico Hospital (UNMH), New Mexico’s only Academic Medical Center and Level-1 Trauma Center. The Anatomic Pathology Division is actively involved in cutting-edge research through collaborations with the Department of Pathology, the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Human Tissue Repository, the TriCore Research Institute, and the NIH-funded clinical Translational Science Center. In addition, research opportunities in Artificial Intelligence (AI) are available through a partnership with Indica Labs (HALO AI) located in Albuquerque, NM.

Why Join Us?

The UNM Division of Anatomic Pathology provides a competitive schedule at competitive pay and is located in a beautiful region ideal for an active lifestyle (world class skiing, fly-fishing, hiking, and biking). The residency program encompasses 16 positions, and the Department has active fellowship programs in general surgical pathology with the option of independent sign-out, cytopathology with training in palpation-guided FNAs, forensic pathology, hematopathology, molecular genetic pathology, and transfusion medicine. Faculty are encouraged to develop professionally in a collaborative environment with opportunities for innovative research and teaching.

Rank and Salary will be commensurate with experience and education.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• MD or equivalent.
• Board certification/eligibility in Anatomic Pathology.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Strong neuropathology skills.
• Passion or training residents and fellows in neuropathology.
• Enthusiasm for teaching within the medical school curriculum.
• Interest and/or experience in General Surgical Pathology.
• A desire to engage in translational research related to neuropathology or surgical pathology.
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the 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.

A complete application will include an uploaded CV and a Cover Letter/Letter of Interest that outlines the candidate's education, training, and experience as they relate to the qualifications listed in the job posting. For Best ConsiderationFor best consideration, please apply by 11/13/2026. 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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