"Open Rank of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery (req35097)"

Posting Number

req35097

Employment Type:

Faculty

Faculty Type

Open Rank

Hiring Department

Surgery Thoracic (523H)

Academic Location

School of Medicine

Benefits Eligible

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.

Position Summary

The University of New Mexico (UNM) School of Medicine (SOM) Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery is seeking an exceptional cardiothoracic surgeon for a full-time faculty position. This position is being recruited at the Open Rank level; salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is an excellent opportunity for a surgeon interested in academic and clinical opportunities and will be expected to participate in clinical care, teaching, and university service.

UNM serves a large, medically complex population and is a consultative resource for the State of New Mexico and the Four Corners region of the Southwest. Outpatient oncology services are provided through the University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center (UNMCCC), the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Cancer Center in a 500-mile radius. UNMCCC is one of only 51 cancer centers in the nation to be designated by the NCI as a comprehensive cancer center, the highest federal designation and rating for cancer centers. UNMCCC's 125 board-certified oncology specialty physicians provide comprehensive cancer care in every specialty, adult and pediatric hematologists/medical oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, and radiation oncologists. The 130 cancer research scientists affiliated with the UNMCCC were awarded almost $60 million in federal and private grants and contracts for cancer research projects and published 301 high quality publications.

Cardiac surgery remains an essential component of acute inpatient and outpatient services at UNM as in every other tertiary, safety net hospital in the country; our brand-new Critical Care Tower opening October 2025 will provide access to state-of-the-art operating rooms including biplane hybrid OR, a brand new CTVICU staffed full time with specialized intensivists, and partnership with a nationally-recognized vascular surgery team specializing in complex aortic reconstruction.

New Mexico is known as the Land of Enchantment; the City of Albuquerque is a beautiful city with mountain to the east and a mesa to the west. It is ideal for outdoor activities and sports all year-round including running, hiking, biking and skiing. The State of New Mexico is multicultural and diverse with excellent local cuisine, breathtaking sunsets, multiple cultural and historic sites, lakes, rivers, deserts and mountains.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• MD or equivalent
• Board certification/eligibility in cardiothoracic surgery
• Completion of an accredited residency in Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Eligible for licensure in NM
• Eligible for State of New Mexico Board of Pharmacy certification
• Eligible for Federal DEA registration
• Eligible to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Distinguished personal record of clinical and research accomplishments in this specialty
• Strong interest in teaching
• Strong interest and expertise in minimally invasive surgery
• 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

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please attach electronic copies of a current CV and letter of interest to the application. For more information, please contact Edward Auyang, MD, Division Chief, General Surgery and Search Committee Chair at EAuyang@health.unm.edu

For Best Consideration
For best consideration, please apply by 3/1/2026. This position will remain open until filled.