Open Rank Biomedical Sciences Teaching Faculty

University of New England; Maine; On-site; USD 102,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental plan

Retirement match

Leave time

Tuition waivers

Job summary

University of New England in Portland, Maine invites applications for Open Rank Biomedical Sciences Teaching Faculty. This teaching-track position emphasizes biochemistry and nutrition instruction to medical students within an integrated curriculum.

The role values case-based teaching, mentoring, and active scholarly engagement with faculty and students. The department highlights neuroscience, anatomy, cell signaling, and medical education, with opportunities for research and service to the

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree with postdoctoral experience and teaching experience.
• Experience with medical education and teaching effectiveness evidence.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Teach in an integrated biomedical curriculum with emphasis on biochemistry and nutrition.
• Engage in mentoring and advising medical students.
• Contribute to academic service to the college and university.

Skills

Teaching ability

Case-based learning

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring

Education

Doctoral degree

Postdoctoral experience

Job description

Open Rank Biomedical Sciences Teaching Faculty

Position Title Open Rank Biomedical Sciences Teaching Faculty

Employment Status

Employment Status Full Time

Months

Months 12

Campus

Campus Portland, ME

Description

The Department of Biomedical Sciences at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine invites applications from individuals who possess interest, experience, and enthusiasm for teaching in an integrated curriculum with a team of biomedical and clinical faculty, as well as a record of innovative biomedical research. We are looking for individuals with expertise in teaching biochemistry and nutrition to medical students.
Candidates must be enthusiastic about teaching and possess the desire to develop skills in this area. Experience with case-based teaching in a non-lecture format is preferred.
We are seeking candidates fora Teaching-track position. Candidates for the Teaching-track would primarily have teaching and university/college/departmental service responsibilities, but could engage in research and scholarship. UNE has strengths in neuroscience, with a collaborative group of neuroscience investigators examining the neurobiology of pain across a variety of pre-clinical models, using sophisticated imaging, molecular, and behavioral analyses. Additional strengths in research include anatomy, cell signaling, metabolic diseases, immunology and infectious diseases, and medical education.
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.
• Team-based delivery of an innovative medical curriculum, and providing academic service to the college, university, and their profession.
• Facilitate case-based learning.
• Participate in mentoring and advising activities for medical students.

Qualifications

Candidates for a position as Assistant Professor should have a doctoral degree and postdoctoral experience, preferably with previous teaching experience. Candidates for advanced positions should also have extensive teaching in the medical education setting with evidence of teaching effectiveness as well as having demonstrated management and leadership capabilities.

• Demonstrated success in working well with faculty, administrators and students in an educational environment.
• Knowledge of education pedagogy, assessment, and trends in medical education.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Passion for and commitment to medical student education.

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

Anticipated Pay Range $102,000 - $145,000 commensurate with rank, education, certification, and experience.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Names and contact information for three professional references