Open Rank of Family and Community Medicine

University of New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine invites applications for an open-rank, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. The role is intended for innovative, collaborative investigators committed to advancing primary care research and improving health outcomes through impactful scholarship. Areas of interest include dissemination and implementation science, primary care research, health services research, community-engaged research, population health, rural health, health equity, and related fields, especially work translating evidence into practice and policy, strengthening health systems, and advancing equitable health outcomes in diverse communities.

The successful candidate will develop and sustain a nationally recognized research program, secure extramural funding, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community partners, and contribute to the Department’s mission of improving health and well-being in New Mexico and beyond. Candidates may be physician-scientists, PhD researchers, or other doctoral-level investigators. Clinical practice opportunities may be available for physician investigators and can be tailored to support research productivity and career development.

The Department offers a growing research enterprise and opportunities to work with communities, healthcare systems, policymakers, and interdisciplinary collaborators. The position includes access to UNM research infrastructure, grants management and methodological support, and potential collaborations across the Health Sciences Center, including the Clinical and Translational Science Center and the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center. Competitive startup funds are available to support development of the successful candidate’s research program; support may include equipment, research infrastructure, personnel, assistants, travel, and other resources.

Requirements

• MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent terminal degree.
• Demonstrated record of scholarly productivity.
• Evidence of research expertise in primary care, implementation and dissemination science, health services research, public health, population health, community-engaged research, or related fields.
• Eligibility for faculty appointment at the University of New Mexico.
• Eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Family physician or other clinician-investigator with formal research training.
• Record of extramural funding or strong potential for funding success.
• Expertise in dissemination and implementation science.
• Experience conducting research in primary care, rural, Tribal, community-based, or underserved settings.
• Experience with qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, pragmatic trial, participatory, or implementation research methodologies.
• Experience designing, testing, or evaluating interventions that improve healthcare quality, safety, efficiency, workforce well-being, or patient outcomes.
• Track record of collaborative and interdisciplinary scholarship.
• Experience mentoring trainees or early career investigators.
• Experience in educating students and residents.
• Demonstrated commitment to cultivating 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an independent, impactful program of research.
• Secure extramural funding from agencies such as NIH, AHRQ, PCORI, CDC, HRSA, foundations, and other sponsors.
• Lead, participate in, and disseminate innovative primary care research.
• Collaborate with DFCM investigators, community partners, health systems, and interdisciplinary research teams.
• Mentor faculty, fellows, residents, students, and research staff.
• Publish scholarly work in peer-reviewed journals and present findings nationally and internationally.
• Contribute to departmental teaching and service activities consistent with rank.
• Advance the department’s commitment to community-engaged scholarship, health equity, and improvement of primary care delivery.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Tuition remission
• Dependent education programs
• Competitive startup funds to support development of the successful candidate’s research program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree