Clinician Educator of Family and Community Medicine

Clinician Educator Open Rank of Family and Community Medicine

The University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Department of Family & Community Medicine, is seeking a qualified Family Medicine physician to join its faculty. The role combines primary care in a newly built community clinic, supervision of residents, and education of students, residents, and fellows. Candidates should be passionate about service, education, scholarship, and leadership, and may also pursue research funding opportunities.

Position Summary

This position includes primary care in an outpatient clinic with a dedicated patient panel and may involve inpatient duties. Clinical responsibilities may span obstetrics/maternal‑child health, hospital medicine, newborn nursery, and intermediate care nursery. The clinician will also fulfill teaching duties for medical students, PA students, and family medicine residents and fellows.

What We Are Known For

• Commitment to caring for underserved and vulnerable populations. Ranked #2 by U.S. News for most graduates practicing in medically underserved areas (2023‑2024).
• Clinical care and curriculum innovations that improve health across New Mexico. Unique programs include Milagro, FOCUS, and ADOBE.
• Dedication to scholarly inquiry with over $33 million in extramural research funding.
• Training the next generation of family physicians, educators, scholars, and leaders.
• Top family medicine department, ranked #7 nationally (2022).
• Leadership in the region, with many UNM graduates in key health positions.

Family‑Based Clinical Care

The new faculty member will provide primary care to a patient panel at a Family Medicine clinic, supervise residents, and may serve in maternal‑child health, inpatient services, newborn and intermediate nursery care.

Innovative Education

The department excels in social determinants of health, community engagement, culturally effective care, addiction medicine, and point‑of‑care ultrasound. Faculty contribute to medical and PA student education and oversee residency rotations in rural and underserved settings.

• Eight fellowships, including Maternal‑Child Health, Sports Medicine, and Addiction Medicine.
• Large resident workforce active across New Mexico.
• 3rd year Family Medicine clerkship for all medical students.
• Home of the UNM Physician Assistant Program.

About Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque offers a high‑desert setting with outdoor activities, diverse cultures, and proximity to Santa Fe and Taos. It is home to multiple indigenous pueblos, the Navajo Nation, and Apache tribal lands.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO).
• Board eligible or certified in Family Medicine by the ABFM or AOA.
• Eligible for medical licensure in New Mexico.
• Eligible for State of New Mexico Board of Pharmacy certification and federal DEA registration.
• U.S. work eligibility.

• Three years of directly related clinical experience, possibly including primary‑care specialty training.
• Patient care experience in an office or community clinic.
• Experience educating students and residents.
• Demonstrated commitment to understanding New Mexico’s diverse cultures and supporting the university’s mission.

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site are accepted. Please review the UNMJobs page for details. Attach a cover letter and CV. For assistance, contact FCM‑HR.edu.

For Best Consideration

Please apply by 3/10/2026. The 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.