Academic Emergency Medicine Faculty - Open Rank

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico (UNM) Department of Emergency Medicine seeks open-rank physician faculty to join our academic and clinical teams. Faculty will provide high-quality care across affiliated academic and community hospitals while supporting our education, research, and community engagement missions.

Opportunities for academic involvement will align with each candidate's interests and experience, with emphasis on PEM, EMS, informatics, and simulation as part of a diverse, mission-driven

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical care across academic and community hospital settings while supporting education, research, and community engagement missions.
• Engage in academic involvement aligned with interests, experience, and expertise.
• Contribute to the Department's national recognition in education, research, and community engagement.

Skills

Multilingual communication

Clinical skills in Emergency Medicine

Education

MD or DO degree

Job description

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 Universityof New Mexico (UNM) Department of Emergency Medicine seeks full-timephysician faculty members to join our growing academic emergency medicineteam. Faculty members will provide high-quality clinical care across ouracademic and community hospital settings while supporting the Department'snationally recognized education, research, and community engagement missions.Opportunities for academic involvement will be aligned with each candidate'sinterests, experience, and expertise. The Departmentof Emergency Medicine has 88 full-time and part-time attending physicians. Weprovide classroom and clinical education for the EMS Academy, as well asmedical, pharmacy, and PA students. Our physician training programs haveexcellent national reputations and include our EM residency and fellowships inPediatric EM, EMS, Ultrasound, Wilderness, Sports Medicine, and MedicalEducation. We have identified the need in academic areas of expertise in PEM,EMS, Informatics, Simulation, Ultrasound, Medical Toxicology, Quality, andOperations. UNM Hospital isNew Mexico's only Level I Trauma Center, the only Children’s Hospital, and thestate's first Comprehensive Stroke Center. UNM Health System providersspecialize in over 150 areas and receive 900,000 outpatient visits, 22,000surgical cases, and approximately 100,000 emergency room visits each year. UNMprides itself on being an engaged partner to the many communities it serves andaccepts the responsibility that comes with that commitment. The School ofMedicine (SOM), created in 1964, is celebrated for its research discoveries andinnovations in medical education and has earned a reputation for prioritizingdiversity in the physician and health professions workforce. The UNM HealthSciences Center integrates the School of Medicine with Schools ofPopulation-Based Health, Pharmacy, and Nursing to offer uniqueinterprofessional training and collaborative experiences.
Qualifications	MinimumQualifications: Have a MD or DOdegree. Board certifiedor board eligible in Emergency Medicine 3 to 5 years ofdirectly related experience, which may include time spent in residency andfellowship. State of NewMexico Medical license or equivalent and Federal DEA Certification at time ofhire. PreferredQualifications: Clinical skillsrelevant to Emergency Medicine Communicateeffectively with physicians, patients, and other health professionals as wellas with multi-lingual populations. Commitment andactivities related to community engagement. Interest orexperiences in scholarly, educational, or administrative work to includecoaching 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 throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit 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 [e-mail] or Amy Jameson at [phone]; [e-mail].
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 decisionswithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or anyother protected class.
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