Job Description

Open Rank Lecturer of Family and Community Medicine-Physician Assistant Program

Posting Numberreq33269
Employment TypeFaculty
Faculty TypeLecturer
Hiring DepartmentFamily Community Medicine FCM (160B)
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 Summary
The Department of Family and Community Medicine seeks a part-time faculty (0.2 FTE) member for thePhysician Assistant program. Thisposition would include responsibilities related to didactic education ofPhysician Assistant Students including course planning, design, implementation,instruction, and assessment in theDermatology block. The facultymember will actively participate in the ongoing program self-assessment processand may carry out other duties as negotiated with and assigned by the ProgramDirector.

Our Vision and Mission: Innovation, Partnership, Education, Research

The mission of the University of New Mexico Physician Assistant (PA)Program is to educate PA students to become exemplary providers with a focus onprimary care medicine for the underserved and rural populations of New Mexico.

The vision of the Department of Family and Community Medicine is thatthe well-being and healthcare of individuals, families and communities in NewMexico will be enhanced through our integration of and advocacy for theprinciples of Public Health and Family and Community Medicine. It is our mission to be leaders in partneringwith communities to enhance the health and well-being of the people of NewMexico through innovative education, research and service.

About Albuquerque, New Mexico: Albuquerque, NM is a beautiful city withmountains to the east and a mesa to the west. It is ideal for outdoor activities and sports all year-round includingrunning, hiking, biking and skiing. Albuquerque is 1 hour from Santa Fe, NM and2.5 hours from Taos, NM, both world famous for their art and culture. The State of New Mexico is multicultural anddiverse with 19 indigenous native pueblos, Navajo reservation and three Apachetribal lands. We have excellent local cuisine,breathtaking sunsets, multiple cultural and historic sites, lakes, rivers,deserts and mountains.

Salary: Salary and lecturer rank commensurate withqualifications and experience.
Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Current NCCPA certification
  • Master’s Degree
  • Minimum four years clinical experience in dermatology
  • Eligible to obtain NM state PA license
  • Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience teaching MD or PA students in the preclinical didacticcourse(s)
  • Experience teaching/precepting MD or PA students in the clinicalsetting
  • Experience in writing programmatic reports
  • A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and studentsuccess, as well as working with broadly diverse communities

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.


Please attach a Cover Letter and CV. For assistance with the application process, contact FCM-HR@salud.unm.edu.


For Best ConsiderationFor best consideration, please apply by 5/31/2025. 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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