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Open Rank of Internal Medicine in Rheumatology

Internal MedicineFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Open Rank of Internal Medicine in Rheumatology
  • Posting Numberreq37847
  • Employment TypeFaculty
  • Faculty TypeClinician Educator
  • Hiring DepartmentIM Rheumatology (852R)

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 SummaryThe University of New Mexico, Health Sciences Center, Department of Internal Medicine, seeks faculty members to join the Division of Rheumatology. This is an Open Rank position on the Clinician Educator track. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and education.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must be Board Certified in Internal Medicine;
  • Must be Board Certified/Board eligible in Rheumatology within 6 months of date of hire;
  • Successful completion of a Rheumatology Fellowship Program;
  • Must be eligible to work in US;
  • Must be eligible for a medical license in the state of New Mexico.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Evidence of Clinical Experience/interest in clinical service;
  • Experience/interest in education;
  • Evidence of Rheumatology publications;
  • Demonstration of excellent teaching ability;
  • Experience or recognition of the Rheumatologic needs of the diverse State of New Mexico and the rural Southwest;
  • Evidence of experience/interest in research in Rheumatology;
  • 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.

A complete application includes a CV and Cover Letter addressing preferred qualifications. Inquiries may be directed to N. Suzanne Emil, MD Division Chief of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of New Mexico. nemil@salud.unm.edu

For Best ConsiderationFor best consideration, please apply by 10/1/2026. 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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Key Responsibilities

The faculty member will provide clinical services within the Division of Rheumatology and participate in educational activities. They are expected to contribute to the department's research efforts and support the university's mission to serve diverse communities.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient CareMedical Education

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 30% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Internal Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Internal Medicine by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedInternal Medicine median $275k (middle half $250k–$315k)150 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNew Mexico index 92.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Internal Medicine listings in New Mexico7 active1,378 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 30% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew Mexico Physician listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus · 10% offer loan repayment151 active listings, Nov 2026
Internal Medicine hiring demand#3 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 38 days · 33% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 579 postings, 472 closed
New Internal Medicine listings573 in the last 30 days355 the 30 days before (+61%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Internal Medicine pay trend+4.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Internist Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

50 jobs · 39 employers
17
<$315k
13
$315k-355k
9
$355k-395k
8
$395k-435k
3
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

42 jobs · 39 employers
401k / retirement match
81%
Sign-on bonus
60%
CME allowance
60%
Relocation assistance
31%
Loan repayment
19%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Internal Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,357 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About University of New Mexi

Hospitals and Health Care
Albuquerque, New Mexico
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Tuition Remission
Dependent Education Programs

Living in Albuquerque

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$339k
Typical market rent
$1,452/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Albuquerque, NM metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.