Open Rank of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of New Mexico (UNM) Health Sciences Center is expanding and seeks an outstanding Comprehensive Ophthalmologist to join our rapidly growing academic department.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative and dynamic ophthalmology service dedicated to providing exceptional comprehensive eye care to the patients of New Mexico and the surrounding region. As part of the UNM Health System, the Eye Clinic offers a rewarding blend of tertiary referral care and safety-net medicine, providing exposure to a broad spectrum of ophthalmic disease while serving one of the most medically diverse populations in the Southwest.

The incoming physician will have the opportunity to establish a busy comprehensive ophthalmology practice with significant opportunities for growth across the full spectrum of comprehensive medical and surgical ophthalmic care, working collaboratively with a highly collegial team of subspecialty faculty. The successful candidate will share call responsibilities with existing faculty and actively participate in the education of residents and medical students.

Our department has recently established a three-resident-per-class ophthalmology residency program and continues to experience significant growth. The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to make an immediate impact in a state with tremendous need for comprehensive ophthalmic services while helping shape the future of ophthalmology education and patient care in New Mexico.

Candidates are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to outstanding patient care, teaching, and scholarly activity within an academic environment. Opportunities for clinical research and clinical trial participation are available through our growing research enterprise, which includes dedicated research coordinators, technicians, and faculty collaborators.

UNM is committed to building a healthy, well-educated, and economically vibrant New Mexico. The Health Sciences Center and School of Medicine continue to experience exciting growth under new leadership and are dedicated to advancing state-of-the-art patient care, innovative research, and excellence in medical education.

Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and credentials.

UNM employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary

• Opportunity to qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

• Low-cost medical and dental insurance plans

• Excellent retirement plans with a substantial employer contribution

• Disability and life insurance

• Malpractice coverage

• Employee and family member tuition remission opportunities for eligible courses at UNM

New Mexico is known as the Land of Enchantment for good reason. Albuquerque is a culturally rich and naturally beautiful city with nearly year-round sunshine, a vibrant arts community, and abundant outdoor recreation. The Sandia Mountains are just minutes from campus, offering hiking, skiing, mountain biking, and breathtaking scenery. Albuquerque is also within easy reach of Santa Fe, historic communities throughout New Mexico, and world-renowned scientific institutions, including Sandia National Laboratories and Los Alamos National Laboratory.