Open Rank of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Open Rank of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Posting Number req37136

Employment Type Faculty

Faculty Type Open Rank

Hiring Department Department of Ophthalmology (409A)

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

Applicants must have completed an accredited cornea and external disease fellowship. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and dynamic ophthalmology service dedicated to providing comprehensive cornea and external disease care to the patients of New Mexico and the surrounding region. As part of the UNM Health System, the Eye Clinic provides a rewarding mix of tertiary and safety-net care with a broad spectrum of complex corneal, ocular surface, and anterior segment pathology. The incoming surgeon will have the opportunity to develop a busy clinical and surgical practice with significant opportunities for growth in corneal transplantation, complex anterior segment surgery, ocular surface reconstruction, and advanced corneal disease management. The candidate will share call responsibilities with existing faculty and actively participate in resident and medical student education.

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 a significant need for specialized cornea services while developing and expanding advanced surgical skills early in their career. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to outstanding patient care, teaching, and research within an academic setting. Opportunities for clinical research and clinical trial participation are available, supported by a growing research infrastructure that 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, and mountain biking. 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications for position

• Completion of an accredited Ophthalmology Residency Program
• Completion of an AUPO-certified Cornea and External Disease Fellowship
• Board certified or board eligible in Ophthalmology
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of New Mexico
• Eligible to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications for position

• Experience in clinical education and resident teaching
• Experience in clinical research
• Experience in cornea and external disease management and corneal surgery
• Experience with complex cataract and anterior segment surgery
• Experience with complex ocular surface surgery and reconstruction
• 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.

Attach electronic copies of a current curriculum vitae and a letter of interest. For more information, please contact: James Chodosh, MD, MPH Professor and Chair Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, 1 University of New Mexico, MSC11 6052, Albuquerque, NM 87131 Phone: (505) 272-6120 Email: jchodosh@salud.unm.edu

For Best Consideration For best consideration, please apply by 12/1/2026. 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.

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