Open Rank of Pathology

The University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

21h•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 support a 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, although this is negotiable for highly qualified applicants. The position offers a competitive salary, a six-year promotion cycle, and a commitment to work-life balance. The role 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 works with TriCore Reference Laboratory and participates in research collaborations across 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 available through a partnership with Albuquerque-based Indica Labs (HALO AI). Faculty provide general surgical pathology and cytology services, participate in diagnostic and teaching activities, and engage with clinical services at the NCI-designated UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center. Translational research may be pursued but is not required for promotion. 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. No Clinical Pathology, Hematopathology, Dermatopathology, autopsy coverage, or faculty grossing is required or expected. The position includes a fully staffed gross room with four Pathologist Assistants and additional resident coverage, as well as remote/digital frozen-section diagnostic capabilities that allow many after-hours calls to be completed from home. The department has a 16-position residency program and active fellowship programs. Faculty are encouraged to develop professionally through teaching and research in a collaborative environment.

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, or Genitourinary Pathology, 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 understanding 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 consultation service.
Participate in diagnostic and teaching activities for residents, fellows, and medical students.
Engage with clinical services at 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.
Participate in translational research activities if desired; research is not required for promotion.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Educational benefits through tuition remission and dependent education programs.
Robust retirement plans with significant employer contribution, including a choice of defined contribution or defined benefit plan.
Additional tax-deferred voluntary retirement plans, including 403(b) and 457(b).
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 a 252-hour maximum accrual.
15 days of paid holidays.
Divisional research funds for faculty interested in research.
Optional paid research activities through TriCore Research Institute.
Relocation packages.
Yearly renewing CME funds.
Free access to a fully stocked on-site gym and physician’s lounge with complimentary food and beverages.
Competitive salary.