Open Rank of Neurology - Epileptologist

Open Rank of Neurology - Epileptologist Posting Numberreq36167 Employment TypeFaculty Faculty TypeOpen Rank Hiring DepartmentNeurology Adult (490B) Academic LocationSchool of Medicine Benefits EligibleThe 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 School of Medicine Neurology Department seeks an epileptologist to join our neurology team in an open rank, clinician educator track position, who is dedicated to clinical care and building a robust clinical practice. You will be part of a team of faculty who provide high quality epilepsy care in inpatient and outpatient settings at UNM Hospital (UNMH).

UNMH has the only NAEC level 4 accredited Comprehensive Epilepsy Center in the state. We have the only epilepsy surgery program, epilepsy monitoring unit, neuromodulation program, and ICU video EEG monitoring program in New Mexico. Our epileptologists work with a multidisciplinary team including a functional neurosurgeon with expertise in epilepsy surgery and dbs, neuropsychologists, learners, and APPs.

Clinical responsibilities include outpatient epilepsy clinic, inpatient EMU coverage and reading of both inpatient and outpatient adult EEGs.

Academic responsibilities include participation in the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows and research activities of the department.

The successful candidate is a dedicated educator and clinician who has excellent communications skills and the ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.

About The University of New Mexico Neurology Department

The University of New Mexico is the only academic medical center in the state that is associated with a medical school. The Department of Neurology has 44 full-time and part-time faculty members and is home to well-established adult and child residencies, an epilepsy fellowship and multiple other fellowship programs. UNM is a mission-driven institution that provides access to high quality, comprehensive and specialty care to people across the state of New Mexico.

About Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque is a beautiful city with the 10,000 ft Sandia Mountains to the east and mesa desert to the west. The beautiful high desert environment provides more than 310 days of sunshine and the variety of all four seasons. Temperatures rarely get to 100F in the summer with humidity running in the teens. It is ideal for outdoor activities and sports year-round including running, hiking, biking and skiing. Albuquerque is 1 hour from Santa Fe, NM and 2.5 hours from Taos, NM, both world famous for their art and culture. New Mexico is multicultural and diverse with 19 indigenous native pueblos, the Navajo reservation and three Apache tribal lands. We have excellent local cuisine, breathtaking sunsets, numerous cultural and historic sites, lakes, rivers, deserts and mountains.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

MD degree or equivalent Board certified/eligible in neurology Completed adult neurology residency training prior to start date Completed an epilepsy or neurophysiology fellowship prior to start date Eligible for medical license in the state of New Mexico Eligible to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

2 years of clinical experience managing epilepsy patients 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 a cover letter, CV, and three professional references. For assistance with the application process, contact NeuroHR@salud.unm.edu.

For Best ConsiderationFor best consideration, please apply by 4/15/2026. This 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.

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