Surgery, Division of Urology

Open Rank of Surgery, Division of Urology

Posting Number: req
37098

Employment Type:

Faculty

Faculty Type:
Open Rank

Hiring Department:
Surgery Urology (523I)

Academic

Location:

School of Medicine

The 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.

The University of New Mexico (UNM)
School of Medicine (SOM) Department of Surgery is seeking a urologic surgicaloncologist
. This appointment will bewithin the Department of Surgery, in the Division of Urology
. This position is being recruited at the Open Rank level; salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The ideal candidate will have acommitment to patient-centered care and a collaborative approach to working with multidisciplinary teams. A strong commitment to patient care, teaching and scholarly activity is essential. Surgical care for patients with complexurologic cancers is a critical need for the patients of New Mexico.
The UNM Health Sciences Center is oneof only 29 institutions nationally that has both a NIH (NCI) designated Cancer Center (Comprehensive Cancer Center) and a NIH sponsored Clinical and Translational Science Center. We are theonly level I ACS Trauma Program in New Mexico. UNMH has 629 beds for adult, pediatric and psychiatric care. A new hospital tower, with state‑of‑the‑artoperating rooms and expanded adult critical care capacity is now open.
Albuquerque, New Mexico, is aculturally rich and naturally beautiful metropolitan area. It is best known for the annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. New Mexicois the home of two national laboratories, Sandia (in Albuquerque) and Los Alamos. Kirtland Air Force Base alsohouses the Air Force Research Laboratory. Year‑round good weather (more than 300 days of sunshine per year) andeasy access to the outdoors (the Sandia mountain wilderness is 20 minutes fromUNM) make Albuquerque an incredible area for outdoor enthusiasts.

New Mexico has a great diversity inlandscapes and wildlife, containing 6 of the 7 "Life Zones" on Earth.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Board certified/eligible in General Surgery or Urology, or equivalent experience
• Fellowship in urologic oncology
• Eligible for licensure in New Mexico
• Eligible to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Proficiency in robotic and minimally invasive surgery
• Strong commitment tomultidisciplinary cancer care and program development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Diagnose, treat, and manage cancersof the urinary tract and male reproductive organs, providing comprehensive patient care from consultation through follow‑up
• Perform complex urologic oncologicsurgeries, including minimally invasive and robotic‑assisted procedures,focusing on both oncologic and functional outcomes
• Experience in medical education
• Experience in research
• Significant record of academic achievement
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivate 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

For best consideration, please apply by 7/20/2026. This position will remain open until filled.

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