Lecturer III Advanced Practice Providers in Emergency Medicine

Position Summary

The University of New Mexico, School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, is seeking full-time Lecturers with Advanced Placement Provider (APP) credentials. This position will primarily work clinically at the University of New Mexico Hospital (UNMH) and Sandoval Regional Medical Center (SRMC) Emergency Rooms.

The Department of Emergency Medicine has 10 full and part-time Faculty APPs credentialed to work with 88 attending physicians. In addition, the Department Faculty APPs also work alongside UNM Hospital APPs in the clinical setting. Emergency Medicine APPs perform department triage, treat patients in the pediatric ER and in the resuscitation and trauma room. We provide classroom and clinical education for the UNM SOM PA students, EM PA residents as well as medical and pharmacy students.

We have identified a need for Advanced Placement Providers with expertise in clinical and academic areas of emergency medicine.

UNM Hospital is New Mexico's only Level I Trauma Center and the only Children’s Hospital. UNM Health System providers specialize in over 150 areas and receive 900,000 outpatient visits, 22,000 surgical cases and 100,000 emergency room visits each year. UNM prides itself on being an engaged partner to the many communities it serves and accepts the responsibility that comes with that commitment.

The School of Medicine (SOM), created in 1964, is celebrated for its research discoveries and innovations in medical education and has earned a reputation for prioritizing diversity in the physician and health professions workforce. The UNM Health Sciences Center integrates the School of Medicine with Schools of Population-Based Health, Pharmacy, and Nursing to offer unique inter‑professional training and collaborative experiences.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• Board certified Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
• State of New Mexico Medical PA/NP license or ability to obtain NM license and NM DEA at time of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clinical skills relevant to emergency medicine or specialty area
• Communicate effectively with physicians, patients and other health professionals as well as with multi‑lingual populations
• Personal and professional alignment with the values of the Department and the UNM School of Medicine
• Commitment and activities related to community engagement
• Interest or experiences in scholarly, educational, or administrative work to include coaching and mentoring
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse 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 include a cover letter which describes your educational and professional background, lived experiences and alignment with the values of the Department and the UNM School of Medicine: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). The cover letter may also include a description of work in the domains listed above with a focus on activities which have made a demonstrated positive impact.

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits. For additional information, please contact Dr. Cori Poffenberger  or Amy Jameson at (505) 272‑5150; ALJameson.edu.

For best consideration, please apply by 3/31/2025. This position will remain open until filled.

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.

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.