Director - Medical Education

MaineHealth is seeking a Director of Medical Education Programs to provide administrative direction and strategic planning for Undergraduate Medical Education (UME), Graduate Medical Education (GME), and Advanced Practice Provider Education (APPE) across the health care system. This role involves staffing, budget and resource management, communications, and advocacy for provider-level learners.

About the role

The Director of Medical Education will work under the general direction of the Vice President for Medical Education (VPME) and have primary responsibility for the management and operations of the Department of Medical Education (DME). This position requires independent decision-making within a broad scope of practices and precedent, resolving problems of varying nature with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with departmental, institutional, academic, and community leaders to enhance medical education programs.
• Provide administrative direction and strategic planning for UME, GME, and APPE.
• Manage staffing, budgets, and resource allocation for the Department of Medical Education.
• Oversee communications and advocate for provider-level learners at MaineHealth.
• Contribute to operational decision-making and implement change as the department expands education services across three regions and system-wide entities.

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctoral degree preferred.
• Minimum of two to three (2-3) years’ experience in Medical Education; five (5) or more years preferred.
• Experience in the education and training of health professions learners is desired.
• Previous managerial experience required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of information technology systems.
• High level of managerial and organizational skills; ability to supervise and support employee performance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact with diverse physicians and managers.
• Knowledge of Undergraduate, Graduate, and Continuing Medical Education.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits including paid parental leave.
• Flexible work options.
• Student loan assistance.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Well-being resources.
• Recognition programs and career growth opportunities.
• Shift differentials or other incentives where applicable.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $122,408.00 to $165,630.40 per year. Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).