New

Director - Medical Education

MaineHealth
parental leave
United States, Maine, Portland
335 Brighton Avenue (Show on map)
Feb 14, 2026
Description MaineHealth Corporate Management/Leadership Req #: 68487 Summary: Under general direction of the Vice President for Medical Education (VPME), the Director of Medical Education will have primary responsibility for the management and operations of the Department of Medical Education (DME). Work is diversified, requiring independent decisions within a broad scope of practices and precedent. Position is expected to resolve problems of varying nature with minimal direction. TheCHETDirector will be responsible for advancing the expansion, quality, and sustainability of healthcare training and education for healthcare trainees in rural and underserved communitiesacross rural Maine. The work includes developing and sustaining collaborations and partnerships statewide, working with external funding organizations, directing strategy in conjunction with the co-principal investigators and executive committee, leading the team assigned to this work, and measuring expansion, quality and other metrics. The education and training efforts will focus learners across the continuum from entry-level clinical healthcare roles, nursing, allied health, oral health, behavioral health, and providers as well as upskilling efforts, faculty development, and pathway efforts into healthcareto meet the healthcare needs of rural Maine communities. Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Education: Master's or Doctoral degree preferred. License/Certification: N/A. Experience: A minimum of two to three (2-3) years' experience in Medical Education; Five (5) or more years preferred. Effective managerial experience and skills. Comprehensive knowledge of information technology systems. High level of managerial and organizational skills; ability to supervise and support employee performance. High level of written and verbal communication skills required. Ability to interact with diverse physicians and managers. Knowledge of Undergraduate, Graduate and Continuing Medical Education. Hiring Scam Alert MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org. Additional Information With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it. We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family. MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today. If you have questions about this role, please contact philip.ellis@mainehealth.org