Chair, Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation - req# 31059

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Chair, Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation

Posting Number	req31059
Employment Type	Faculty
Faculty Type	Open Rank
Hiring Department	SOM Faculty Affairs (117A)
Academic Location	School of Medicine
Benefits Eligible	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.
Position Summary	The University of New Mexico School of Medicine is seeking adynamic leader to serve as Chair of the Department of Orthopaedics andRehabilitation at UNM Health Sciences. The chair will provide strategic leadershipand direction for all aspects of the Department of Orthopaedics andRehabilitations involvement in the University as well as the state and region.The individual we seek must be qualified for appointment at the Associate Professoror Professor rank, open track at the UNM School of Medicine. The Chair of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation plays a majorleadership role in all Health Sciences mission areas. It is expected that asuccessful candidate will have a record of advocacy across all the key missionsto further grow the department in all areas while maintaining a collaborativeteam-focused approach. The chair will lead the department on behalf of the Deanof the UNM School of Medicine. The UNM Health Sciences strives for excellence across fourkey areas: patient care, education, research, diversity, equity, and inclusion;and community engagement. The faculty of the Department of Orthopaedics andRehabilitation practices within the University of New Mexico Hospital system,which includes inpatient and outpatient clinics. University of New MexicoHospital is a tertiary and quaternary referral center that also serves as thesafety-net hospital for the citizens of New Mexico. The University of NewMexico School of Medicine is celebrated for its innovations in medicaleducation and has earned a reputation for prioritizing diversity in its studentbody and physician workforce. The Chair of the Department of Orthopaedics andRehabilitation will work collaboratively with the Dean of the School ofMedicine and other leaders of the UNM Health & Health Sciences to create excellencein existing teaching, team-based research, and clinical programs and toposition the Department for significant growth as it expands to meet theacademic and clinical service demands in New Mexico. The University of NewMexico Hospital is the primary teaching affiliate of the School of Medicine andthe regions only Level 1 trauma program serving approximately 2 million people. As New Mexicos only academic surgical center and providerof tertiary/quaternary care surgical services in a broad range of surgicalspecialties, we are most proud of these accomplishments but also recognize ourresponsibility and privilege to continue to provide state-of-the-art surgicalcare to the remarkable patients we serve. The Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation includes 46faculty with 10 divisions, within the UNM School of Medicine. The Department providesexcellent education and support to our residents, fellows, students, andfaculty. The educational programs within the Department of Orthopaedics andRehabilitation include four residency programs (UNM Orthopaedic SurgeryResidency Program, the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program,the Orthopaedics Physical Therapy Residency Program, the Womens HealthPhysical Therapy Residency Program) and five fellowship programs (Ortho Hand, OrthoSports, Ortho Trauma, PM&R Brain Injury and PM&R Sports Medicine). The Mission of the University of New Mexico School ofMedicine is to advance the health of all New Mexicans by educating andincreasing the diversity of health professionals, leaders and scientists;providing outstanding and compassionate medical care; advocating for the healthof all New Mexicans and pursuing new knowledge and excellence of practice. UNM Health Sciences is in the high desert community ofAlbuquerque, New Mexico and is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution(HSI). It is one of six states that are majority-minority and the state withthe highest proportion of Hispanic or Latino inhabitants (50%) and 3rd highestproportion of American Indian and Alaska Native inhabitants (11%) in the U.S.UNM Health Sciences is part of the states flagship institution for highereducation. The medical school was established in 1964, and became a componentof the UNM Health Sciences in 1994. Albuquerque enjoys a temperate climate with310 days of sunshine as well as four distinct seasons. Exposure to a widevariety of interprofessional educational opportunities, abundant outdooractivities, and diverse cultural experiences makes Albuquerque a special placeto call home.
Qualifications	MinimumQualifications: The Chair of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation must hold anMD, MD-PhD, DO, or equivalent medical degree and be Board Certified in OrthopaedicSurgery. The candidate must have demonstrated expertise appropriate forappointment as an Associate Professor or Professor at the University of NewMexico School of Medicine. The candidate must have at least five years ofadministrative and leadership experience in an academic institution, beeligible for licensure in New Mexico, and must be eligible to work in theUnited States. PreferredQualifications: The chair must be a person of high integrity with asignificant record of achievement in academic medicine. Demonstrated excellence in clinical service, is surgically active and clinically respected Demonstrated ability to create a collaborative vision for the departments missions through innovation and growth and bring it to fruition in an organized and timely manner A proven leader in academic medicine with a national reputation Evidence of leadership and experience in managing a complex clinical, research, and educational enterprise. Exceptional communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to foster collaboration, teamwork, and creativity Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion of student, faculty, and staff success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities. A strong record of skills in administration, finance,strategic planning, policy, and negotiation
Application Instructions	Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application. Nomination Process: To nominate an outstanding candidate, please send the name and contact information of the nominee to: UNM Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation c/o April Rodriguez-Esparza Telephone Number: (505) 272-8268 amrodriguez@salud.unm.edu Nominations must be received by October 11, 2024. If self-nominating, you need only apply and not submit a self-nomination.For best consideration, applications must be received October 31, 2024, however, the position will remain open until filled.How to Apply: A complete application consists of (1) current curriculum vitae; (2) a comprehensive letter of interest that addresses how the candidates strengths and experience match the minimum and preferred qualifications for the position, and what the candidate sees as challenges and opportunities of the Chair in the current academic environment, and; (3) names and contact information for five references. A leadership statement is available for candidates to review which was developed by the faculty and provides department information to assist with the application. For any questions related to this search or to obtain the leadership statement, please contact April Rodriguez-Esparza, amrodriguez@salud.unm.edu
For Best Consideration	For best consideration, please apply by 10/31/2024. 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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