NM - Faculty - Preclinical Medicine

Position Purpose

Inspire the Next Generation of Physicians! Are you passionate about teaching and shaping future doctors? Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine 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.

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

Work Schedule

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

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.