Open Rank of Pediatrics- Division of Nephrology

The University of New
Mexico School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics is recruiting a full-time faculty position to join 4 other faculty members in the division of Pediatric Nephrology. The Department of Pediatrics is a
multi-specialty group of >100 faculty at New Mexico's only medical education
and research institution. The Division of Nephrology offers complete clinical
care services for infants, children and adolescents with congenital and
acquired renal disease. Inpatient consultation is provided to PICU, NICU and
general pediatric services. A pediatric outpatient dialysis unit is on-site
within the Children's Hospital of New Mexico. Pediatric renal transplantations
are performed as part of an active transplant program. Outpatient service
provides care at the Children's Hospital and outreach clinics throughout the
state of New Mexico. This individual will be required to teach, provide clinical care, conduct
basic or clinical research, and possess strong interpersonal skills.

The position is designed for a candidate at the Assistant or
Associate Professor level with a strong interest in basic or translational
research. The position also involves teaching of medical students and pediatric
residents at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine.
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).

Albuquerque
a City in State of New Mexico
New Mexico is a geographically
large state, with both urban and rural populations totaling 2.1 million. Albuquerque is a four-season city one mile in
elevation with year-round sun and moderate climate. Centrally located, it
offers access to a variety of unique outdoor, culinary and cultural
opportunities. Santa Fe, home to world-renowned art, food and history is
nearby. Hiking, biking, skiing, golf,
etc. are readily available. The University of New Mexico offers a variety of
athletic and performing arts activities.

Recent Growth & UNM
as Place of Work
University of New Mexico (UNM) and
the Department of Pediatrics both have an impressive record of recent growth.
If you like working with energetic/enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy
your career at UNM. This is a rare opportunity to step into a busy practice in
one of the Southwest's most desirable communities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Board certified / Board eligible in Pediatric Nephrology 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:

• Experience in acute and chronic dialysis in pediatric patients.
• Experience in pediatric kidney transplantation.
• Experience conducting basic or clinical research.
• Experience teaching house staff and medical students.
• A demonstrated commitment to excellence in clinical, teaching and service to our learners and our underserved 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 must contain a cover letter, CV and a list of three references. For additional information, you may contact Craig Wong, MD, MPH at cwong@salud.unm.edu.

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