New Mexico

The University of New Mexico Health Science Center

Division of Ophthalmology

The Department of Surgery/Division of Ophthalmology at The University of New Mexico Health Science Center is expanding and seeks an outstanding Neuro-Ophthalmologist at the Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor level.  Additional interest in medical/surgical and comprehensive ophthalmology is a plus but not required.  We are seeking an outstanding individual who is board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Ophthalmology.  

Candidates must possess an M.D. degree and be eligible for New Mexico licensure.  The successful candidate must have completion of residency training in ophthalmology, and fellowship training in Neuro-Ophthalmology is required.  Duties will include sharing responsibility with existing faculty for didactic and clinical training of residents in general and Neuro-Ophthalmic diseases. The successful candidate must have demonstrated medical and surgical skills.

Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and credentials.  Individuals are expected to have a strong commitment to clinical care, teaching, and research in an academic setting.  Knowledge and interest in ERG testing is desirable. We provide electrophysiology services (Full Field ERG, Multifocal ERG, and VEP) for our own facilities and for the wider surrounding area of New Mexico.

The people are friendly, and the area has a lively arts scene, close to the art galleries in Santa Fe, and offers some of the best skiing areas in the country with incredible slopes and the ultimate in sporting options in the Land of Enchantment.

Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter to the address below:

Arup Das, M.D., PhD, FARVO
Regents’ Professor and Chief of Ophthalmology
University of New Mexico Health Science Center
MSC10 5610, 1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
Phone:  505-272-6120  

Email:  adas@salud.unm.edu

UNM Health Science Center is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.