Assistant Professor- Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon

Assistant Professor
- Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon

Posting Number: req
35011

Employment Type: Faculty

Faculty Type: Flex Track

Hiring Department: Orthopaedics Trauma (497E)

Academic

Location:

School of Medicine

Benefits: 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 Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation at the University of New Mexico, School of Medicine is actively seeking a faculty Assistant Professor - Flex Track for the Trauma Division. Applicants must have completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery, and have been accepted into an accredited 12-month orthopaedic trauma fellowship program. Applicants must be able to obtain an unrestricted medical license in the state of New Mexico.

The successful candidate will join other faculty in the Division of Trauma Surgery at both the Sandoval Regional Medical Center and the University of New Mexico Hospital. This position will be in a busy clinical setting and include Orthopaedic resident and fellow, and medical student education. UNMH is the state’s only Level I Trauma Center, and serves a population of roughly 2,000,000 people.

The Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation at UNMH provides compassionate and comprehensive care to the people of New Mexico and surrounding areas with musculoskeletal conditions. We are home to a large indigenous population, and treat patients from urban, rural and all levels of socioeconomic status.

Consideration will be given to candidates currently matched into an out of state accredited 12-month orthopaedic trauma fellowship that will participate in weekly resident/fellow education via remote participation. Appointment will be commensurate with experience and academic achievement. The ideal candidate will have practice interests in treatment of complex orthopaedic trauma including pelvis fractures, periarticular fracture, non-union and malunion pathology.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery by date of hire.
• Been accepted into an accredited 12-month orthopaedic trauma fellowship program.
• Must be able to obtain an unrestricted medical license in the State of New Mexico.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Scheduled or completed an accredited away Orthopaedic trauma fellowship.
• Interest in treatment of complex orthopaedic trauma including pelvis fractures, periarticular fracture, non-union and malunion pathology.
• 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.

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 provide C.V., a cover letter addressing minimum and preferred qualifications, and 3 letters of recommendation. Please direct all inquiries to Dr. Gehron Treme, Professor and Interim Chair c/o Gail Case, Department Administrator. Email: case.edu. Phone:  Address: MSC
10 56001 University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM 87131

For best consideration, please apply by 11/22/2025. This position will remain open until filled.

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