Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor, MSPA

Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor, MSPA Position Title Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor, MSPA Employment Status Full Time Months 12 Campus Portland, ME The Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor is a clinical track faculty position responsible for teaching in the didactic and clinical components of the program. The Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor will work with the Program Director, Medical Director, PA Program faculty and staff to maintain and support the goals and needs of the program to assure compliance with accreditation standards. Rank determined after a review of applicable prior academic faculty experience. Teaching responsibilities include course instruction and curriculum development, clinical seminar instruction, as well as other interprofessional instruction as needed. Additional faculty responsibilities include, but are not limited to, advising, admissions, and participation in program and University committees. Faculty must not participate as health care providers for students in the program. The UNE Physician Assistant (PA) Program is a recognized leader in northern New England for the education and training of high-quality PAs. Our dedicated faculty strive to teach our graduate students to become providers as part of an interprofessional team and to provide high quality, person-centered, healthcare. We provide opportunities for students to complete clinical rotations in rural or underserved communities with an understanding of the special needs of these populations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to student success, mentorship, evidence-based practice, and continuous program improvement. About The University of New England UNE is Maine’s largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state’s top provider of health professionals and home to Maine’s only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts. Benefits Overview Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage. Up to 8% retirement plan match. Generous leave time, including vacation, sick, and personal time, and 12+ holidays per year. Educational benefits : UNE tuition waiver for employees, spouses, and domestic partners Providing lecture/lab instruction and course content preparation Designing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating curriculum Evaluating student performance in the didactic and clinical components of the Program Develop course assessments and remedial instruction Academic advising of PA students throughout the curriculum Participating in program admissions including application review and candidate interviews Collaborate with the Program Director, Medical Director, and other PA faculty with accreditation related activities Developing, reviewing and revising the mission statement and goals of the program Participating in program continuous accreditation review and self-assessment Perform local/regional visits to clinical sites for student and site development and evaluation as needed Service to include Program, College and University committee membership Engaging the medical community and clinical sites to provide specialty instructions and curriculum enhancement Compliance with the University of New England Manuals and Handbooks Assuming any other related duties necessary to develop and maintain an effective program Qualifications Master’s Degree in a healthcare professions or related field Minimum of three years of physician assistant clinical experience NCCPA Certified or emeritus Physician Assistant/Associate Eligible for licensure in Maine Team oriented, collaborative work ethic Knowledge of the roles, responsibilities, and scope of practice of Physician Assistant/Associate profession Demonstrated team building, organizational, and leadership skills Previous clinical teaching or higher education experience is preferred EEO Statement Summary Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities. Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity. Anticipated Pay Range Posting Number Posting Number 2022F0317P Open Date Open Date 06/18/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). 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