Open Rank of Internal Medicine in Rheumatology
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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
Key Skills
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Internal Medicine median $275k (middle half $250k–$315k)150 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | New Mexico index 92.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Internal Medicine listings in New Mexico | 7 active | 1,378 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 10% remote · 30% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New Mexico Physician listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus · 10% offer loan repayment151 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Internal Medicine hiring demand | #3 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 38 days · 33% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 579 postings, 472 closed |
| New Internal Medicine listings | 573 in the last 30 days | 355 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 |
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