Open Rank of Neurology - Adult General Neurology

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

7d•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 track 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, which serves a diverse patient population from throughout the state. The role combines comprehensive outpatient general neurology practice with clinical teaching and opportunities for scholarship. The successful candidate will evaluate and manage a broad range of neurological disorders, provide longitudinal care, coordinate care across subspecialties, and collaborate with interdisciplinary clinical teams. Faculty teach medical students, residents, and fellows, and may contribute to educational programs, conferences, curriculum development, and learner mentorship. Scholarly work may align with the candidate’s interests, including clinical research, medical education, quality improvement, clinical outcomes research, or collaboration with departmental subspecialty programs. The position offers an opportunity to develop an academic career reflecting the candidate’s interests and strengths within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment. The department has 42 full-time and part-time faculty, adult and child residency programs, and multiple fellowship programs. UNM is a mission-driven institution serving communities across New Mexico.

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 medical licensure 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.

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.
Commitment to cultivating an understanding of the cultures of New Mexico and supporting 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, and movement disorders.
Provide longitudinal care for patients with chronic neurological diseases.
Coordinate care for patients whose neurological needs span multiple subspecialties.
Collaborate with subspecialty neurologists and interdisciplinary clinical teams.
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 individual interests, such as clinical research, medical education, quality improvement, clinical outcomes research, or collaborative research.