Open Rank in Emergency Medicine Division of Critical Care

Open Rank in Emergency Medicine Division of Critical Care Posting Number req37117 Employment Type Faculty Faculty Type Open Rank Hiring Department Emerg Med Intensive Care Unit (558I) Academic Location School of Medicine Benefits Eligible The University of New Mexico 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. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Position Summary

The University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Center for Adult Critical Care, and the Department of Emergency Medicine (DEM) are currently seeking full-time faculty members with training and experience in Critical Care and academic Emergency Medicine. Successful applicants must have completed a critical care fellowship. Clinical responsibilities include direct patient care and supervision in the adult Intensive Care Units, and the Emergency Departments at the University of New Mexico Hospital and Sandoval Regional Medical Center, our affiliated community hospital. Academic opportunities include participation in the teaching, administrative, and research activities with the Center for Adult Critical Care and the Department of Emergency Medicine , as qualified.

UNM Health System opened a new Critical Care Tower (CCT) in the Fall of 2025. The CCT includes 96 ICU beds, 18 ORs, and a new Emergency Department. UNM Hospital has 556 inpatient beds and is home to New Mexico's only Level I Trauma Center Children’s Hospital ELSO Gold Level ECMO Center Comprehensive Stroke Center The UNM Center for Adult Critical Care consists of six multidisciplinary units and is responsible for 120 Critical Care and Critical Care step-down beds system-wide. Our team of physicians and nurse practitioners covers more than 52 weeks of clinical service per year across the health system.

UNM Center for Adult Critical Care is responsible for more than 6,000 unique ICU patient encounters each year. The Department of Emergency Medicine has 95 full-time and part-time attending physicians, with Divisions of Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Prehospital, Austere & Disaster Medicine. Our Toxicologists run the New Mexico Poison and Drug Information Center. Our education section includes an outstanding EM residency, multiple fellowships, and the EMS Academy.

Our providers staff the Emergency Departments for UNM Hospital and Sandoval Regional Medical Center, the UNM Pediatric Emergency Department, and Urgent Care. Opportunities exist to provide clinical care at the Gallup Indian Medical Center and the Metropolitan Detention Center.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: Have an MD/DO or equivalent. Completed a surgical, neuroscience, medical, or anesthesia critical care fellowship Board certified or board eligible in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care. 3 to 5 years of directly related experience, which may include time spent in residency and fellowship. State of New Mexico Medical license or equivalent and Federal DEA Certification at time of hire. Preferred Qualifications: (We invite applicants to talk about their knowledge, experiences, and impact in the following areas) Clinical skills relevant to Critical Care and Emergency Medicine.

Communicate effectively with physicians, patients, and other health professionals as well as with multilingual populations. Commitment and activities related to community engagement. Interest or experience in scholarly, educational, or administrative work, including coaching and mentoring. Personal and professional alignment with the values of the Department and the UNM School of Medicine 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.

Application Instructions

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 includes a CV and cover letter. Please include a cover letter that describes your educational and professional background, lived experiences, and alignment with the values of the Department and the UNM School of Medicine: https://hsc.unm.edu/medicine/about/mission.html .

The cover letter may also include a description of work in the four domains listed above, with a focus on activities that have made a demonstrated positive impact. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits. For additional information , please contact Dr. Ashley Keiler-Green at [email protected] , Diane Rimple at [email protected], or Amy Jameson at (505) 272-5150; [email protected] .

For Best Consideration For best consideration, please apply by 9/1/2026. This position will remain open until filled. 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.

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