The University of New Mexico’s Department of Pathology seeks three highly motivated General Surgical Pathologists at all academic ranks (Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor) on the Clinician Educator track. We are hiring in all subspecialties to accommodate a University-wide workforce expansion. These subspecialties include Breast Pathology, Cytology, Gastrointestinal Pathology, Genitourinary Pathology, GYN Pathology, Head/Neck Pathology, Bone/Soft Tissue Pathology, and Lung/Thoracic Pathology. Preference will be given to applicants willing to cover cytopathology, though this is negotiable for highly qualified applicants.
This position offers a competitive salary and a 6-year promotion cycle, along with a strong commitment to work-life balance.
Position Highlights:
Collaborative Environment: Leverage our partnership with TriCore Reference Laboratory, which provides much in-house esoteric testing for solid tumors
Excellent Gross Room Support: Enjoy a fully staffed gross room with four Pathologist Assistants (PAs) and additional resident coverage. No faculty grossing required
Remote/After-Hours Coverage: Benefit from remote/digital frozen section diagnostic capabilities, allowing many after-hours calls to be completed from home
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes robust retirement planswith a significant employer contribution. Employees may choose between a defined contribution plan and a defined benefit plan (similar to a pension). Additional tax-deferred voluntary retirement plans (403(b) and 457(b)) are also available. Medical, Dental, Basic Life, and Long-Term Disability coverage is provided
Medical Liability Coverage through the New Mexico Risk Management Division as set forth in the New Mexico Tort Claims Act
Annual Leave: Accrual of 21 days per year (252 hours maximum accrual) plus 15 days of paid holidays
Easily accessible divisional research funds for those interested in research
Optional paid research activities through the TriCore Research Institute
Relocation packages
Tuition remission and Dependent Education Program
No Clinical Pathology, Hematopathology, Dermatopathology, or Autopsy coverage is required or expected
Yearly renewing CME funds
Free access to a fully stocked on-site gym and physician’s lounge with complimentary food/beverages
Key Responsibilities:
Provide general surgical pathology and cytology services in a growing academic tertiary care center with a regional outside consult service
Participate in diagnostic and teaching activities (residents, fellows, and medical students)
May participate in translational research activities if desired (not a requirement for promotion)
Engage with clinical services for the NCI-designated UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center and collaborate with oncologists in multidisciplinary tumor boards
Travel occasionally to the UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center, located 29 miles from UNMH for frozen section coverage with PA support (travel costs reimbursed, remote digital option coming soon)
This position is located at the University of New Mexico Hospital (UNMH), New Mexico's only Academic Medical Center and Level-1 Trauma Center. The Surgical Pathology Division is actively involved in cutting-edge research through collaborations with the Department of Pathology, the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Human Tissue Repository, the TriCore Research Institute, and the NIH-funded Clinical Translational Science Center. In addition, research opportunities in Artificial Intelligence (AI) are available through a partnership with Indica Labs (HALO AI) located in Corrales, NM.
Why Join Us?
The UNM Division of Anatomic Pathology provides a competitive schedule at competitive pay and is located in a beautiful region ideal for an active lifestyle (world class skiing, fly-fishing, hiking, and biking). The residency program encompasses 16 positions, and the department has active fellowship programs in general surgical pathology with the option of independent sign-out, cytopathology with training in ultrasound-guided FNAs, forensic pathology, hematopathology, molecular genetic pathology, and transfusion medicine. Faculty are encouraged to develop professionally in a collaborative environment with opportunities for innovative research and teaching.
Application Details:
Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and education. For best consideration, applications should be received by March 31, 2025; however, the position will remain open until filled.
The University of New Mexico is an EEO/AA employer and educator.
UNM's confidentiality policy ("Disclosure of Information about Candidates for Employment," UNM Board of Regents' Policy Manual 6.7), which includes information about public disclosure of documents submitted by applicants, is located at https://policy.unm.edu/regents-policies/section-6/6-7.html
Minimum Requirements:
MD or equivalent
Board certification/eligibility in Anatomic Pathology
Desirable Qualifications:
Strong general surgical pathology skills
Interest and/or experience in Head and Neck Pathology and/or Bone and Soft Tissue Pathology is desired but all subspecialties will be considered
Passion for training residents and fellows in surgical pathology
Enthusiasm for teaching within the graduate medical curriculum
A desire to engage in translational research related to surgical pathology
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities
About University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
The University of New Mexico Department of Pathology is committed to improving human health through world-class research, education, and patient care. Educational programs include residency training programs, subspecialty fellowships, postgraduate fellowships, medical laboratory sciences, courses for medical students, and broad graduate training. The department also provides clinical and consultative pathology and is home to many nationally known researchers.Some 60 faculty, 10 graduate students and post-doctoral fellows, 30 residents and clinical fellows, and 25 administrative and technical staff are located at UNM. TriCore Reference Laboratories located close to campus employs more than 1,300 pathology-aligned professionals.
