Open Rank of Neurology - Cognitive Neurologist
 University of New Mexico | |
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 United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque | |
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 Apr 24, 2025 | |
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Posting Numberreq32826
Employment TypeFaculty Faculty TypeOpen Rank Hiring DepartmentNeurology Adult (490B) Academic LocationSchool of Medicine Benefits EligibleThe University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information. Position Summary The University of New Mexico, School of Medicine, Neurology Department seeks a Cognitive Neurologist to join our Memory and Aging team in an Open Rank, Open Track position and who is dedicated to the clinical care of persons with cognitive disorders to build a robust clinical practice. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary group of Neurology faculty within the Neurology Department, UNM's Center for Memory and Aging (CMA) and the New Mexico Alzhiemer's Disease Research Center (ADRC). This position offers opportunities to engage in clinical trials, community outreach, and/or dementia science within the CMA and ADRC. New Mexico has a large rural population of medically underserved Hispanics and American Indians and the newly funded ADRC has a commitment to provide dementia services for this population. Academic responsibilities include participation in the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows and research activities of the department. The successful candidate is expected to have excellent communications skills and the ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams. UNM Hospital is the tertiary care center for the State of NM and contains the only Primary Advanced Stroke Center, dedicated Neuroscience Critical Care Unit, Comprehensive Movement Disorder Center, NAEC level 4 Epilepsy Center, and ALS / MDA Center in the state. The Department of Neurology has 30 plus full-time and part-time attending physicians, 4 basic science researchers, and is home to well-established Residency and multiple Fellowship programs. UNM is a mission-driven institution that provides access to high quality, comprehensive and specialty care to people across the state of New Mexico. Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience. About Albuquerque, New Mexico: Albuquerque, NM is a beautiful city with Sandia Mountains to the east and mesa to the west. At more than a mile-high elevation, this high desert environment provides beautiful sunny days but also the variety of all four seasons. It is ideal for outdoor activities and sports all year-round including running, hiking, biking and skiing. Albuquerque is 1 hour from Santa Fe, NM and 2.5 hours from Taos, NM, both world famous for their art and culture. The State of New Mexico is multicultural and diverse with 19 indigenous native pueblos, Navajo reservation and three Apache tribal lands. We have excellent local cuisine, breathtaking sunsets, numerous cultural and historic sites, lakes, rivers, deserts and mountains. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
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Application Instructions Only applications submitted through Please attach a Cover Letter, CV, and three professional references. For assistance with the application process contact NeuroHR@salud.unm.edu. For Best ConsiderationFor best consideration, please apply by 4/18/2025. This position will remain open until filled. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. HEJ D&I | |