Open Rank of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences - Cornea Job at The University of

Open Rank of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences - Cornea

Posting Number: req30117

Employment Type: Faculty

Faculty Type: Open Rank

Hiring Department: Department of Ophthalmology (409A)

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 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 group.
Applicants must have completed an accredited cornea and external disease fellowship. Refractive surgery experience is welcome but not essential. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a busy clinical practice at the UNM Hospital Eye Clinic and will share responsibility with existing faculty for call and medical student and resident education. Candidates are expected to have a strong commitment to clinical care, teaching, and research in an academic setting. As part of the UNM Health System, the Eye Clinic provides a rewarding mix of tertiary and indigent care.
Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and credentials.

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications for position:

• Completion of an Ophthalmology Residency Program
• Completion of AUPO-Certified Fellowship Program in Cornea
• Board certified/eligible in Ophthalmology
• Eligible for licensure in New Mexico
• Eligible to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications for position:

• Experience in clinical education
• Experience in clinical research
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities
• Experience in Cornea and External Diseases and Corneal Surgery
• Experience in Complex cataract and anterior segment surgery
• Experience in complex ocular surface surgery

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, transcripts, licensures, a letter of interest, and any letters of recommendation to the application. For more information please contact James Chodosh, MD MPH, Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at jchodosh@salud.unm.edu.

For Best Consideration:
For best consideration, please apply by 1/31/2025. 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.

Requesting an Accommodation

Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and University of New Mexico policy, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with the University of New Mexico, or if you cannot use the online application system, please contact Human Resources at hrpr@unm.edu (505) 277-4777 for assistance with the application process.