Open Rank Clinician Educator of Neuropathology

The University of New Mexico's
Department of Pathology, Division of Anatomic Pathology, seeks a highly
motivated Neuropathologist at all academic ranks (Assistant or Associate
Professor) 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 a 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 the 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 Responsibilities:

• 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.

This 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
ultrasound-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.

Minimum Requirements:

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

Desirable Qualifications:

• Strong neuropathology skills.
• Passion for training residents and
  fellows in neuropathology.
• Enthusiasm for teaching within the
  graduate medical 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.

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.

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.