Open Rank of Neurology - Adult General Neurology

The University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of New Mexico School of Medicine Department of Neurology seeks a general neurologist for an open-rank clinician-educator position. The successful candidate will join a collegial team of general and subspecialty neurologists providing care at the University of New Mexico Hospital Clinical Neurosciences Center, New Mexico’s academic medical center, serving a diverse patient population from throughout the state. The role involves developing a broad outpatient general neurology practice and providing comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and longitudinal management for patients with a wide range of neurological disorders. The clinician will coordinate care across subspecialties and work with interdisciplinary teams. Faculty responsibilities include teaching medical students, residents, and fellows, with opportunities for educational conferences, curriculum development, learner mentorship, and scholarly activity aligned with individual interests. Potential scholarly areas include clinical research, medical education, quality improvement, clinical outcomes research, and collaboration with established subspecialty programs. The department has 42 full-time and part-time faculty, adult and child residencies, and multiple fellowship programs. The position offers the opportunity to build an academic career while practicing comprehensive outpatient neurology in a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

Requirements

MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree.
Board certified or board eligible in neurology.
Completion of an adult neurology residency by the start date.
Commitment to medical education and mentorship of learners.
Eligibility for a medical license in the State of New Mexico.
Eligible to work in the United States.
Broad clinical expertise, excellent clinical judgment, and commitment to high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams.
Interest in teaching and mentoring learners at multiple levels.
Enthusiasm for working in a collegial academic environment and contributing to the department’s continued growth and development.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a clinical neurophysiology, headache, or general/comprehensive neurology fellowship by the start date.
Interest in clinical research and/or scholarly activity.
Demonstrated commitment to understanding the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the University's mission to serve local and global communities.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and manage patients with a broad range of neurological disorders, including headache, cognitive disorders, neuromuscular disorders, epilepsy, movement disorders, and other common and complex conditions.
Provide longitudinal care for patients with chronic neurological diseases.
Coordinate care for patients whose neurological needs span multiple subspecialties.
Collaborate with subspecialty neurologists when specialized evaluation or treatment is indicated.
Work with interdisciplinary clinical teams, including physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and social workers.
Develop focused clinical interests within general neurology.
Teach medical students, neurology residents, and fellows in clinical settings and departmental educational programs.
Participate in resident and medical student teaching, educational conferences, curriculum development, and learner mentorship.
Pursue scholarly activities aligned with professional interests, such as clinical research, medical education, quality improvement, clinical outcomes research, or collaborative research.