Open Rank of Surgery, Division Chief of Urology

Position Summary

The Department of Surgery at the

University of New Mexico (UNM) School of Medicine (SOM) is currently seeking a

qualified candidate at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor of Surgery

to serve in the role of Division Chief for Urologic Surgery . Reporting to the Chair of Surgery, the

incoming Chief will be responsible for partnering with the Chair to develop

clinical programs and expand research while focusing on academic success in a

collaborative environment. The Division

Chief will oversee clinical service, patient care, research and scholarship,

education and mentorship. The growth and

development of faculty within the division is a priority for the department and

offers tremendous opportunity for the new division chief. The incumbent will have a proven record of

accomplishment in leadership, clinical excellence, patient care, education, and

mentorship in order to develop the Division in all of its mission areas.

The UNM Division of Urology currently

consists of fellowship-trained and specialized urologists within the fields of

oncology, pediatrics, GU soft tissue reconstruction, robotics, reconstructive

urology and renal transplantation. Surgeons

within the division provide full urologic care to a variety of benign and

malignant conditions. This position

would work closely with the residency program. The UNM Division of Urology and Department of

Surgery boast a robust infrastructure of services and resources to help achieve

academic goals, and leadership opportunities are available.

UNM serves a large, medically complex

population and is a consultative resource for the State of New Mexico and the

Four Corners region of the Southwest United States. Outpatient surgical

services are provided through the UNM Hospital, UNM Sandoval Regional Medical

Center, and the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center (UNMCCC), the only National

Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Cancer Center in a 500-mile radius. The

UNM Health Science Center (HSC) is the largest academic health complex in the

state of New Mexico and is the only Level 1 trauma center. It is the state’s only site for urologic

residency training. Located on the

University of New Mexico campus in beautiful Albuquerque, NM, the HSC combines

its four mission areas - education, research, patient care and community

outreach - to provide New Mexicans with the highest level of health care.

New Mexico is known as the Land of

Enchantment; the City of Albuquerque is a beautiful city with mountain to the

east and a mesa to the west. It is an

ideal basecamp for a host of year-round outdoor activities. The State of New Mexico is multicultural and

diverse with excellent local cuisine, breathtaking sunsets, multiple cultural

and historic sites, lakes, rivers, deserts and mountains.

This is a benefits eligible position. UNM 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications for

Position :

• Medical Doctor or equivalent

Board-certified / board-eligible In

Urology through the American Board of Urology

Eligible for medical licensure in

New Mexico

Eligible for State of New Mexico

Board of Pharmacy certification

Preferred Qualifications for

Position :

Completion of an ACGME Urology

Residency

Experience with professional

education, teaching, and research

Evidence of leadership roles in

academic medicine

Experience mentoring of junior

faculty

Demonstrated ability to create and

articulate a shared vision and engage others in its implementation

Interest and proficiency in

management of complex general urologic disease including newer treatments

Interest and proficiency in minimally invasive surgical

techniques, including robotic surgery

A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion,

and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities