The Department of Family and Community Medicine seeks a full-time faculty member for the Physician Assistant PA Program. This position would include instructional duties, course design, development, teaching, evaluation, and planning, course coordination, test-writing, and grading, and clinical responsibilities. PA Program faculty are involved in all aspects of a students PA education journey from admissions through didactic and clinical education. This person will serve as a problem-based learning facilitator in various blocks as assigned and also as a student advisor. The new faculty member will actively participate in the ongoing program self-assessment process and carry out other duties as negotiated with and assigned by the Program Director, e.g., Community Outreach Coordination and interprofessional education.
UNM PA Program Mission
The mission of the University of New Mexico Physician Assistant Program is to educate PA students to become exemplary providers with a focus on primary care medicine for the underserved and rural populations of New Mexico.
Department of Family and Community Medicine Vision and Mission
Innovation Partnership
Education
Research
Our vision is that the well-being and healthcare of individuals, families, and communities in New Mexico will be enhanced through our integration of and advocacy for the principles of Public Health and Family and Community Medicine. It is our mission to be leaders in partnering with communities to enhance the health and well-being of the people of New Mexico through innovative education, research, and service.
What We Are Known For
• Passionate about supporting and defining diversity, equity, and inclusion towards improving the health of all human beings • Providing care to underserved and vulnerable populations • Ranked 1 for US medical schools having the highest percentage of students entering family medicine (30.3 in 2016-2017) • Consistently ranked within the top 10 in NIH research funding among Family Medicine departments nationally and currently ranks 6th • 11 US News and World Report national ranking of top family medicine program (2023-2024) • 2 US News and World Report for Most Graduates Practicing in Medically Underserved Areas (2023-2024)
Approximately half of the Health Sciences Center leadership are family physicians, most of whom are graduates of the UNM Family Medicine Residency Program. Patient-centered care in the clinical area the candidate will be engaged in a primary care team-based model, exploring innovative methodology of healthcare delivery. We have a growing number of Family Medicine clinics throughout Albuquerque, in which faculty practice. These are all moving toward the Patient-centered Medical Home Model and currently many of these clinics are rated the top level PCMH level 3.
Innovative Education
We are nationally and internationally known for educational innovation, currently in the area of the integration of medicine and public health. Our faculty are major contributors to the education of medical students at UNM, and our residency program creates opportunities for rotations in both rural and underserved settings as well as UNM rotations. We have several fellowships, including Maternal Child Health, Sports Medicine, and Addiction Medicine. We boast a large number of residents practicing in New Mexico, including those not native to New Mexico. We are home to the UNM Physician Assistant Program.
About Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM, is a beautiful city with mountains to the east and a mesa to the west. It is ideal for outdoor activities and sports all year-round, including running, hiking, biking, and skiing. Albuquerque is 1 hour from Santa Fe, NM, and 2.5 hours from Taos, NM, both world famous for their art and culture. The State of New Mexico is multicultural and diverse, with 19 indigenous native pueblos, Navajo reservation, and three Apache tribal lands. We have excellent local cuisine, breathtaking sunsets, multiple cultural and historic sites, lakes, rivers, deserts, and mountains.
Benefits
UNM offers a comprehensive benefit package, including:
• Paid professional liability insurance • Medical, dental, vision plan • Retirement, annual, and professional leave • Continuing education tuition and dependent tuition program • Competitive salary with incentive
Salary and lecturer rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Why work at UNM?
For firsthand information on why UNM is a great place to work and learn, visit UNM Proud to hear directly from University employees, faculty, students, and alumni. In addition to all the University has to offer, you have the added benefit of living in New Mexico, a land rich with art, history, culture, and outdoor activities, all with a very affordable cost of living. For more about life in New Mexico, visit NewMexicoTrue. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Positions
UNM has a number of positions available for staff, faculty, and student employees in various academic fields and levels of experience. Everyone hired into the UNM community serves a vital role in supporting our mission. We’re here to educate and encourage students to develop the values, habits of mind, knowledge, and skills that they need to be enlightened citizens, contribute to the state and national economies, and lead satisfying lives.