Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor

Position Details

Position Information

Position Type Faculty Faculty Track Clinical Position Title Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor Employment Status Full Time Months 12 Campus Portland, ME Description

The University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) is seeking a full‑time faculty member for a non‑tenure track appointment. This role includes full University benefits and an academic rank aligned with the candidate's training and experience. As the department's needs evolve, there will be opportunities to engage in administrative leadership and scholarly activity.

Physician Faculty at UNE COM are integral members of their academic department and collaborate across its divisions. Ideal candidates bring experience in academic instruction, curriculum development, clinical practice, patient care, and community engagement. This position joins a team of dedicated physicians and professional staff committed to delivering exceptional education, advancing scholarly work, supporting high‑quality patient care, and contributing meaningfully to the University and surrounding communities.

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.
• UNE tuition waiver for dependents of employees with 1 year of full-time service.
• 50% tuition reduction if less than 1 year of full-time service.

For more information about our outstanding benefits, please visit: UNE Benefits Overview

Responsibilities

Academics and Teaching:

• To participate directly in the instruction and development of clinical learning experience in the 4-year continuum of medical student education.
• To participate directly in the instruction of medical students within the college through lecture, small group experiences (problem and case-based learning), and bedside as time allows. Topics include but are not limited to basic osteopathic manipulative medicine, clinical skills, clinical decision-making (differential diagnosis) and general medical knowledge.
• To participate in precepting medical students in clinical settings, by giving formal and informal clinical instruction and supervision.
• To participate in teaching students of other colleges or graduate programs as requested.
• To participate in graduate medical education as it correlates with the college.
• To help with the development of the educational programs of the department and give curricular input to the courses in such a way as to maintain academic standards and quality within the educational programs.
• To help maintain communication between the department, the administration, and other departments within the college, and other colleges within the university.
• To help the clinical services of the department in such a way as to maintain quality patient care and educational programs for student rotations.

Service to the College and University:

• To participate and serve on committees within the college and the university.
• To participate in community relations efforts to extend and enhance the visibility and reputation of the Department, the College of Osteopathic Medicine, and the University of New England.
• To serve on state, regional, and agencies, bureaus, and committees of the profession and specialty or discipline.
• To comply with UNE and professional standards and regulations including but not limited to HIPAA, OSHA, FERPA and safety training.
• To perform related duties as assigned as necessary.

Qualifications

Board Certified DO Physician in Family Medicine or General Internal Medicine; comfort with performance and teaching basic skills in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine is required. Allopathic training will be considered on an individual basis if these skills have been obtained.

• Specialty Residency Trained to Practice in an area (preferred)
• Curricular and teaching experience in formal and informal teaching, and learner supervision and evaluation (preferred)
• Clinical patient care, and clinical team experience
• Experience in bedside clinical teaching/precepting (preferred)
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Outstanding leadership, teaching, and clinical skills
• Have or be eligible for Maine licensure to practice

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.

Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE)

Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine's immunization requirements for clinical activity.

Anticipated Pay Range $178,000 - $230,000 commensurate with rank, education, certification, and experience.(approved at SRC 09/17)

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2022F0342P Open Date 10/06/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Names and contact information for three professional references