The University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics is recruiting for two faculty positions in the Pediatric Rheumatology Section. Part-time or full-time. Track, rank, and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  The Department of Pediatrics is a multi-specialty group of more than 100 faculty at New Mexico’s only pediatric tertiary care facility. The Children’s Hospital of New Mexico is an integral part of University of New Mexico Health Science Center, the State’s premier medical educational and research institution.

The section of Pediatric Rheumatology currently includes a pediatric nurse practitioner who functions as an independent provider, two dedicated pediatric rheumatology nurses, physical/occupational therapy services and social work support. The section of Pediatric Rheumatology has a collaborative relationship with the Division of Pediatric Rheumatology at Colorado Children’s to provide case review discussion and opportunities for joint educational conferences. 

The Children’s Hospital of New Mexico provides the Pediatric Rheumatology section with a daytime infusion center and sedation services with a suite for joint-related procedures. There are tremendous opportunities for growth of the clinical services and research. Teaching medical students, pediatric residents and adult rheumatology fellows is an integral part of the duties of pediatric rheumatology faculty. Recent fellowship graduates are encouraged to apply. New Mexico is designated medically underserved region of the country and eligible faculty may apply for various loan repayment programs (e.g,. HRSA, NHSC, PLSF).

The Children’s Hospital of New Mexico is located on the beautiful campus of the University of New Mexico in the city of Albuquerque.  Albuquerque, with a population of 800,000, is located in the high desert of New Mexico. It offers the cultural advantages of a metropolitan area with the feeling of small city living. Relocation expenses will be covered.  New Mexico enjoys a mild 4-season climate with affordable housing and a vibrant cultural scene. Santa Fe, a world-renowned artistic community, is less than an hour away. New Mexico is a place of unmatched natural beauty and offers easy access to a large variety of outdoor activities including hunting and fishing, skiing, rafting, hiking, ballooning, and other unique and extraordinary activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Board certified/Board eligible in Pediatric Rheumatology by the American Board of Pediatrics.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Able to obtain medical licensure(s) in the state of New Mexico.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of ACGME-accredited pediatric rheumatology fellowship.
• Experience or interest in conducting basic or clinical research.
• Experience in teaching house staff and medical students.
• Master’s degree in Public Health or in Medical or Clinical Education.
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse 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.

cwong@salud.unm.edu

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