Open Rank of Pathology

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of New Mexico’s Department of Pathology seeks a highly motivated General Surgical Pathologist at Open Rank on the Clinician Educator track. The department is hiring across subspecialties to accommodate university-wide workforce expansion, including Gynecologic Pathology, Cytopathology, Breast Pathology, Genitourinary Pathology, and Head and Neck Pathology. Preference will be given to applicants willing to cover cytopathology, though this is negotiable for highly qualified applicants. The position offers a competitive salary, a six-year promotion cycle, and a strong commitment to work-life balance. It is based at the University of New Mexico Hospital, New Mexico’s only academic medical center and a Level-1 Trauma Center. The Surgical Pathology Division collaborates on research within the Department of Pathology, the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Human Tissue Repository, TriCore Research Institute, and the NIH-funded clinical Translational Science Center. Artificial intelligence research opportunities are also available through a partnership with Indica Labs (HALO AI) in Albuquerque. The role includes diagnostic and teaching work in an academic tertiary care center with a regional outside consult service. Faculty participate in clinical services for the NCI-designated UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center and collaborate with oncologists in multidisciplinary tumor boards. Frozen-section coverage is provided at UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center, 29 miles from UNMH, with Pathologist Assistant and remote digital pathology support; travel costs are reimbursed. Faculty grossing is not required, and there is no required or expected coverage of Clinical Pathology, Hematopathology, Dermatopathology, or Autopsy. The department offers a collaborative environment, a fully staffed gross room with four Pathologist Assistants and additional resident coverage, and remote/digital frozen-section diagnostic capabilities that allow many after-hours calls to be completed from home. Additional opportunities include optional translational research, accessible divisional research funds, paid research activities through TriCore Research Institute, and yearly renewing CME funds. The residency program has 16 positions, and the department has active fellowship programs in general surgical pathology, cytopathology, forensic pathology, hematopathology, molecular genetic pathology, and transfusion medicine.

Requirements

MD or equivalent.
Eligibility to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Strong general surgical pathology skills.
Interest and/or experience in Gynecologic, Breast, Genitourinary Pathologies, and Cytopathology; all subspecialties will be considered.
Willingness to cover cytopathology is preferred, though negotiable for highly qualified applicants.
Passion for or training in teaching residents and fellows in surgical pathology.
Enthusiasm for teaching within the medical school curriculum.
Desire to engage in translational research related to surgical pathology.
Demonstrated commitment to cultivating an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the University's mission to serve local and global communities.

Responsibilities

Provide general surgical pathology and cytology services in an academic tertiary care center with a regional outside consult service.
Participate in diagnostic and teaching activities for residents, fellows, and medical students.
Engage with clinical services for the NCI-designated UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center and collaborate with oncologists in multidisciplinary tumor boards.
Provide frozen-section coverage at UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center, with Pathologist Assistant and remote digital pathology support.
May participate in translational research activities, if desired; research participation is not a requirement for promotion.

Benefits

Competitive salary.
Medical, dental, vision, basic life, and long-term disability coverage.
Retirement plans with significant employer contribution; choice between defined contribution and defined benefit plans, plus voluntary tax-deferred 403(b) and 457(b) plans.
Medical liability coverage through the New Mexico Risk Management Division under the New Mexico Tort Claims Act.
Annual leave accrual of 21 days per year, up to 252 hours maximum accrual.
15 paid holidays.
Easily accessible divisional research funds for interested faculty.
Optional paid research activities through TriCore Research Institute.
Relocation packages.
Tuition remission and dependent education program.
Yearly renewing CME funds.
Free access to a fully stocked on-site gym and physician’s lounge with complimentary food and beverages.
Travel costs reimbursed for frozen-section coverage at UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center.