Open Rank of Dermatology, Pediatrics

Open Rank of Dermatology, Pediatrics Posting Number : req37195 Employment Type : Faculty Faculty Type : Open Rank Hiring Department : Dermatology Administration (627B) 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)School of Medicine Department of Dermatology in Albuquerque seeks a qualified enthusiastic individual for afull-time academic faculty position as a Pediatric Dermatologist. We serve a large, truly diverse, and medically complex patient population. As theonly academic health center/flagship institution for the entire state, we arethe consultative resource for Dermatology in New Mexico (population 2.1million) and also serve the Four Corners region of the Southwest. Ourpopulation is uniquely multicultural and multilingual, with 22 American Indiantribes and nations (11-12% census population as of 2021) as well as vibrantHispanic/Latinx (50%), African American (3%), and Asian American (2%)communities. Due to low numbers of practicing specialists in rural areas, our faculty andtrainees see the entire spectrum of clinical dermatology, including but notlimited to: general and pediatric dermatology, Mohs surgery/cutaneous oncology,dermatopathology, aesthetics, and complex inpatient/medical dermatology. Ourmain UNM Hospital clinical site offers phototherapy and lasers, and theDepartment/training program has a strong partnership with the local VA MedicalCenter as well. Our Chair is currently the only fellowship-trained pediatric dermatologist in thestate, so the opportunities for a (junior) faculty to gain extensive experiencequickly and effectively, while being mentored and meaningfully contributing tocare for children in this region, is truly extraordinary. Atthe UNM Department of Dermatology, we pride ourselves in our excellence andcommitment to all mission areas, training residents to practice at theirhighest level and offering robust clinical exposure, high-qualityeducation/professional development, research opportunities and a longstandingdedication to community engagement and diversity/equity/inclusivity andbelonging. The ACGME-accredited residency program is currently allotted 3residents/year, supervised by approximately 10 faculty, including UNM-based,VAMC and Dermatopathology. The UNM School of Medicine actively engages in educational innovation initiatives towards improving equity and inclusion in the physician workforce. As such, preferable candidate attributes include: Demonstrable experience promoting inclusion in the workforce Knowledge and modelling of cultural humility Commitment to guiding learners from underrepresented groups, and Commitment to understanding and utilizing social determinants of health to address health disparities for individuals and communities. Additional training and expertise (such as in Dermatopathology, Internal Medicine-Dermatology or Mohs surgery) would also be welcome. Faculty appointment (Assistant/Associate/Professor; Clinician Educator track vs tenure track) and compensation will be commensurate with experience. We welcome your interest in our vibrant program! Qualifications Minimum Requirements: Medical Doctor or equivalent Board eligibleor certified in Dermatology Board eligible or certified in Pediatric Dermatology One year fellowship in Pediatric Dermatology Eligible for medical licensure in NM Eligible for State of New Mexico Board of Pharmacycertification and federal DEA registration Must be eligible to work in the U.S. PreferredQualifications: Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion, as well as experience working with broadly diverse teams and communities. Demonstrated of experiences that are in alignment with UNM School of Medicine key mission areas (Education, Research, Clinical Care, Community Engagement) Demonstrated skills/interest that would contribute to growth and improvement of the ACGME-accredited residency training program as pertains to specialty/pediatric dermatologic care in a collaborative manner Demonstrated experience/excellence in teaching and mentoring learners of various backgrounds. 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 Removed per refinement for this formatting exercise. 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. HEJ Inclusive Workplace Upgrade #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of New Mexico