Assistant Professor of the Clinical and Translational Science Center

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition remission

Dependent education

Job summary

The University of New Mexico is seeking an Assistant Professor for the Clinical and Translational Science Center. This position focuses on clinical research and teaching, requiring a commitment of 75% effort to research activities.

The ideal candidate will have a terminal degree, a minimum of two years of post-terminal research experience, and a strong commitment to the mission of the University, including cultural sensitivity to New Mexico. Benefits include comprehensive medical and educational support.

Qualifications

• Health professional with an applicable terminal degree.
• Minimum of 2 years post-terminal degree research experience.
• Proficiency to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Commit 75% of effort to clinical and translational research.
• Pursue extramural funding and participate in multidisciplinary research.
• Strengthen competencies in research design, conduct, and analysis.

Skills

Clinical and translational research

Teaching experience

Mentoring experience

Education

M.D., M.D./Ph.D., Pharm.D., Ph.D., or equivalent terminal degree

Job description

Assistant Professor of the Clinical and Translational Science Center

Posting Number: req36819

Employment Type: Faculty (Open Rank, Tenure or Flex Track)

Hiring Department: Research Initiatives (731E)

Location: School of Medicine, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center

Benefits: The University of New Mexico provides medical, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition remission and dependent education. Refer to the Benefits home page for detailed information.

Position Summary

The Clinical and Translational Science Center (SW CACTI) seeks an Assistant Professor‑level faculty member to serve as a K12 Mentored Career Development Scholar beginning in 2026. The successful candidate will commit 75% of effort to clinical and translational research and 25% to teaching, service, and other duties. The Scholar will pursue extramural funding, participate in multidisciplinary, team‑based research, and receive education to strengthen competencies in clinical and translational research design, conduct, and analysis.

The Scholar will be identified as an SW CACTI K12 Clinical and Translational Science Center Scholar. The award is made for up to five years with an anticipated start date late summer, 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Health professional with an M.D., M.D./Ph.D., Pharm.D., Ph.D., or equivalent terminal degree.
• Must be able to obtain licensure in New Mexico (if required).
• Existing or prospective early‑career faculty with a terminal degree.
• Minimum of 2 years post‑terminal degree research experience (post‑doc, fellowship, etc.).
• No concurrent or pending application for another NIH mentored career development award (e.g., K07, K08, K22, K23) that duplicates K12 provisions.
• Proficiency to work in the United States.

• Preferred Qualifications: Licensed to practice in appropriate field; quality and relevance of training, experience, and education; clarity, significance, and innovation of the scientific plan; number and quality of publications; likelihood of receiving external funding within 3 years; commitment to clinical‑translational research; mentoring experience and commitment; demonstrated commitment to New Mexico culture and mission; experience teaching.

EEO Statement

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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