Open Rank Lecturer Family and Community Medicine Physician Assistant Program

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid professional liability insurance

Competitive salary with incentive

Job summary

A major educational institution in Albuquerque seeks a full-time faculty member for the Physician Assistant Program. Responsibilities include course design, teaching, and student advising, focusing on primary care for underserved populations. Candidates must have a Master's degree, NCCPA certification, and clinical experience. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Apply through the official job site with a cover letter and CV for best consideration by 2/23/2026.

Qualifications

• Current NCCPA certification required.
• Minimum four years clinical experience needed.
• Must be eligible for NM state PA license.
• Eligible to obtain NM state PA license.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach courses for PA students.
• Coordinate courses and evaluate student performance.
• Engage in community outreach and interprofessional education.
• Serve as a problem-based learning facilitator in assigned blocks and as a student advisor.
• Participate in the program self-assessment process and carry out duties as negotiated by the Program Director.
• Engage in activities such as Community Outreach Coordination and interprofessional education as assigned.

Skills

Clinical experience in primary care

Teaching MD or PA students

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Course coordination

Test writing

Student advising

Problem-based learning

Interprofessional education

Community outreach coordination

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

None

Job description

Position Summary

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 student's 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 health care 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 of 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, and a competitive salary with incentive.

Salary and Lecturer Rank

Salary and lecturer rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical experience in primary care setting
• Experience teaching MD or PA students in preclinical didactic course(s)
• Experience teaching/precepting MD or PA students in the clinical setting
• Experience in writing programmatic reports
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please attach a Cover Letter and CV. For assistance with the application process, contact [e-mail].

For Best Consideration

For best consideration, please apply by 2/23/2026. This position will remain open until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.