Open Rank in Emergency Medicine

Open Rank in Emergency Medicine Posting Number req37394 Employment Type Faculty Faculty Type Open Rank Hiring Department Emergency Medicine (558B) 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 (UNM) Department of Emergency Medicine seeks full-time physician faculty members to join our growing academic emergency medicine team. Faculty members will provide high-quality clinical care across our academic and community hospital settings while supporting the Department's nationally recognized education, research, and community engagement missions. Opportunities for academic involvement will be aligned with each candidate's interests, experience, and expertise. The Department of Emergency Medicine has 88 full-time and part-time attending physicians.

We provide classroom and clinical education for the EMS Academy, as well as medical, pharmacy, and PA students. Our physician training programs have excellent national reputations and include our EM residency and fellowships in Pediatric EM, EMS, Ultrasound, Wilderness, Sports Medicine, and Medical Education. We have identified the need in academic areas of expertise in PEM, EMS, Informatics, Simulation, Ultrasound, Medical Toxicology, Quality, and Operations. UNM Hospital is New Mexico's only Level I Trauma Center, the only Children’s Hospital, and the state's first Comprehensive Stroke Center.

UNM Health System providers specialize in over 150 areas and receive 900,000 outpatient visits, 22,000 surgical cases, and approximately 100,000 emergency room visits each year. UNM prides itself on being an engaged partner to the many communities it serves and accepts the responsibility that comes with that commitment. The School of Medicine (SOM), created in 1964, is celebrated for its research discoveries and innovations in medical education and has earned a reputation for prioritizing diversity in the physician and health professions workforce. The UNM Health Sciences Center integrates the School of Medicine with Schools of Population-Based Health, Pharmacy, and Nursing to offer unique interprofessional training and collaborative experiences.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Have a MD or DO degree. Board certified or board eligible in Emergency Medicine 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

Clinical skills relevant to Emergency Medicine Communicate effectively with physicians, patients, and other health professionals as well as with multi-lingual populations. Commitment and activities related to community engagement. Interest or experiences in scholarly, educational, or administrative work to include 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 which have made a demonstrated positive impact.

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits. For additional information , please contact Dr. Cori Poffenberger at [email protected] or Amy Jameson at (505) 272-5150; [email protected] . For Best Consideration For best consideration, please apply by 9/18/2026.

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. HEJ Inclusive Workplace Upgrade