The Department of Pathology, at the University of New Mexico (UNM) Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, is seeking a general surgical pathologist at the Assistant or Associate Professor level with special interest or fellowship training in Head and Neck Pathology and/or Bone/Soft Tissue Pathology to join our faculty. Service responsibilities will consist of general surgical pathology and cytology in an academic tertiary care center with a growing regional outside consult service. The successful candidate will hold an academic appointment in the Department of Pathology and will participate in diagnostic, teaching, and translational research activities. This position will be located within the University of New Mexico Hospital (UNMH), the only Tier 1 Trauma Center located in the state of New Mexico and may require infrequent travel to the UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center, a community hospital of the UNM Health System, located a short 29 miles from the UNMH Pathology offices.   The Surgical Pathology Division also provides clinical services to the NCI-designated UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center, and closely works with oncologists in multiple subspecialty tumor boards.  Research conducted by the faculty includes collaborative efforts with basic science and physician investigators within the Department of Pathology (http://pathology.unm.edu/), other School of Medicine departments, the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Human Tissue Repository, and the NIH-funded Clinical Translational Science Center. The University of New Mexico is a sponsor of TriCore Reference Laboratories which provides complete anatomic and clinical pathology services (http://www.tricore.org/). The UNM Division of Anatomic Pathology offers a competitive schedule in a desirable location for those interested in an active lifestyle.

Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and education.  For best consideration, applications must be received by TBD; however, the position will remain open until filled.

Minimum Requirements: 

• MD or equivalent
• Board certification/eligible in Anatomic Pathology
• Eligible to work in the United States

Desirable Requirements:  

• Strong general surgical pathology and cytopathology skills
• Interest and/or experience in Head and Neck Pathology and/or Bone Soft Tissue Pathology
• Enthusiasm for training pathology residents and fellows in surgical pathology 
• A desire to conduct surgical pathology related translational research
• Enthusiasm for teaching in graduate medical curriculum
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

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A complete application will include an uploaded CV and a Cover Letter/Letter of Interest that outlines the candidates 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.