Clinical Faculty/Teaching Physician - Preclinical Medicine

¡Para la gente y el futuro! For the people and the future!
Join Our Team:  Where We Belong

Position Purpose:

Inspire the Next Generation of Physicians!

Are you passionate about teaching and shaping future doctors? Burrell College of Health Sciences is seeking a dynamic, compassionate Clinical Faculty/Teaching Physician to join our team in Las Cruces, New Mexico. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact by mentoring and guiding medical students while working in a collaborative, forward-thinking academic environment.

The selected candidate will support Burrell College’s organizational health initiatives, focusing on enhancing leadership, promoting clarity of purpose, improving communication, and reinforcing a respectful, purpose-driven culture. This role is key to fostering a healthy, high-performing organization that values integrity, transparency, and collaboration. Burrell College Organizational Health Info

What You’ll Do:

• Engage students in hands-on clinical skills training, case-based learning, and lectures.
• Guide future physicians through physical exams, SOAP notes, and patient interviewing.
• Play a key role in curriculum development and innovation.
• Provide mentorship and career advising, shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary faculty team to enhance student learning experiences.
• Assess student progress, ensuring high standards of medical education.
• Optional:  Pursue limited clinical work, maintaining real-world experience while teaching.

Why Join Us?

• Empower Future Doctors: Be at the forefront of medical education and innovation.
• Supportive Faculty & Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values your expertise.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Las Cruces, NM, with a low cost of living and stunning outdoor recreation.
• Professional Growth: Engage in curriculum design, leadership opportunities, and potential research collaboration.
• No Call Duties, No Private Practice Requirements: Focus on teaching without clinical burdens.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree with completed residency.
• Board-certified or board-eligible(within two years of residency completion).
• Passion for medical education, mentorship, and student success.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Specialty in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Experience in pre-clinical teaching, curriculum development, or medical simulation.
• Interest in innovative educational methodologies and course design.
• Prior academic leadership experience is a plus.

Supplemental Information:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• This job is conducted in an office work environment.
• Approximately 90% of this position’s duties require the use of a computer.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.
• Travel may be required.

Work Schedule:

• Typically, Monday through Friday, 8 am-5 pm
• May occasionally require evenings and weekends. 

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to inspire and mentor the next generation of osteopathic physicians, we’d love to hear from you! Submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your interest in medical education and curriculum development.

Join us in shaping the future of osteopathic medicine!

For more information, please visit:  www.burrell.edu

Our Work Opportunities Page:  https://burrell.edu/administrative-services/human-resources/work-opportunities/ 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  

NOTE:  Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The Burrell College of Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion among our faculty, staff, and students. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and more.  Individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply. The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to the College’s Mission. 

Burrell College campuses and facilities are drug and tobacco-free and comply with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA). Employees and students shall not be involved with the unlawful use of controlled substances and/or illicit drugs.
 

About Las Cruces, NM

Las Cruces is the second-largest city in New Mexico and is located in the southern part of the state at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25. Less than an hour from El Paso (TX), Las Cruces is the mid-point between San Diego, CA and Dallas, TX. Las Cruces is in the Chihuahuan Desert, in the heart of the fertile Mesilla Valley, between the majestic Organ Mountains and the storied Rio Grande – the lands and waters that sustain us.

Boasting an average of 320 days of sunshine per year and situated at an elevation of 3,900 feet above sea level, Las Cruces is an ideal year-round destination, home to a rich culture and history, a vibrant art and music scene, an abundance of outdoor activities, and authentic cuisine made from recipes that have been passed down through generations.