Description
Open Rank of Neurology – Behavioral or Cognitive Neurologist or Neuropsychiatrist
The University of New Mexico, School of Medicine, Neurology Department seeks a behavioral or cognitive neurologist to join our Memory and Aging team in an open rank, clinician educator track position who is dedicated to the clinical care of individuals with cognitive disorders to help grow and shape an expanding cognitive neurology program. You will be part of a team of faculty who provide high-quality cognitive care and will join a multidisciplinary group of Neurology faculty within the Neurology Department, UNM’s Center for Memory and Aging (CMA) and the New Mexico Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC).
Academic responsibilities include participation in the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows and research activities of the department. The newly funded New Mexico ADRC provides a highly collaborative environment at the forefront of dementia research, with innovative programs spanning advanced neuroimaging and blood-based biomarkers, vascular and inflammatory mechanisms of dementia, brain clearance and glymphatic physiology, and novel therapeutic and vaccine approaches. Particularly distinctive is the Center's commitment to bringing state-of-the-art dementia care and research directly to New Mexico's rural, Hispanic/Latino, and American Indian communities through community partnerships and culturally responsive care and research.
As the Memory and Aging program and New Mexico ADRC continue to grow, the successful candidate will have opportunities to shape new clinical, research, and educational initiatives and assume leadership roles aligned with their interests and experience, including in cognitive neurology services, clinical trials, ADRC programs, and fellowship education.
The successful candidate is expected to have 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 40 full-time and part-time faculty and is home to well-established adult and child residencies and multiple 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 vibrant city nestled between the 10,000-foot Sandia Mountains to the east and the high desert mesas to the west. The region enjoys more than 310 days of sunshine annually and experiences all four seasons. Summer temperatures rarely exceed 100°F, with low humidity typically in the teens. The area offers exceptional opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation, including running, hiking, biking, and skiing. Albuquerque is located just one hour from Santa Fe and approximately two and a half hours from Taos, both renowned for their arts, culture, and history. New Mexico is home to a rich multicultural heritage, including 19 Pueblo communities, the Navajo Nation, and three Apache tribal lands. Residents enjoy outstanding local cuisine, breathtaking sunsets, and abundant cultural, historic, and natural attractions, including lakes, rivers, deserts, and mountains.
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. Requisition 37798
A complete application should include a cover letter, CV, and three professional references. For assistance with the application process, contact NeuroHR@salud.unm.edu.
For best consideration, please apply by 9/12/2026. 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.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
MD degree or equivalent
Board eligible or certified in Neurology or Psychiatry
Experience and training in neurological disease in older adults, especially dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders (ADRDs)
Eligible to work in the U.S.
Preferred Qualifications:
2-3 years of clinical experience in neurological care
Fellowship training in cognitive disorders
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.
