The University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) is seeking to hire fully
remote Adjunct Faculty members who are subject matter experts in Fine Arts.
UMPI is a public institution for competency-based education (CBE) accredited by
New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), the YourPace degree programs
are self-paced, student-driven, student-centered, subscription based
competency-education model that primarily serves adult learners. YourPace allows
high flexibility for students without compromising academic quality.
YourPace invites applicants to be Adjunct Faculty members to be Instructors of
Record from a wide range of disciplines and professional skills for
undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Teaching assignments may begin at
any of our six or eight-week session start dates per year. YourPace seeks
subject matter experts in the following areas:
Art History
Art Theory
Digital Arts
Digital Media Production
Drawing
Film Studies
Foundations of Design
Graphic Design
Photography
All YourPace competencies are fully online and asynchronous, and interpersonal
interactions with students are expected. YourPace Adjunct Faculty are
compensated based on agreements as per the appropriate Collective Bargaining
Agreements/MOU.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
YourPace Adjunct Faculty for undergraduate degree programs must have at
minimum, a master’s degree (or terminal degree in field) from an accredited
institution, and/or significant work experience in a related field.
YourPace Adjunct Faculty for graduate degree programs must have a Doctorate,
terminal, advanced degree in field of study, and/or significant work
experience in a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching at the college-level
Online teaching experience
Teaching in a competency-based education model
Technology Requirements: YourPace Adjunct Faculty are required to have the
appropriate technology to teach in a fully online environment. This includes,
but is not limited to:
Computer (laptop) with appropriate amounts of processing speed
High-speed internet connection
Webcam
Microphone
How to Apply
Click “Apply Now” below or visit the UMPI Careers Page
at http://umpi.careers.maine.edu/ [http://umpi.careers.maine.edu/].
You will be required to create an application profile and application.
In addition, for your application to be considered complete, you must
submit (upload):
Cover letter (include your experience, interests, and suitability for the
position with specific reference to the qualifications outlined above;
including an indication of which subject(s) you believe you could teach)
Curriculum vitae (preferred) or résumé
Transcript for highest degree earned
(Optional) Student course evaluations and reflection to demonstrate how these
assessments improved your teaching practices
Important items to know about the recruitment process:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and candidates will be
hired as programmatic needs arise. (Unless otherwise notified, applications
will remain on file until May 30, 2027. If no communication regarding
application status has been received by that date, the application will be
considered inactive.)
Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will
be requested to provide a list of references.
A background screening will be conducted on candidates who move forward in
the selection process.
The University is not able to consider applicants who require Visa
sponsorship support.
About the University
For more than a century, the University of Maine at Presque Isle has been
helping students find their path to great professional careers providing its
3,000 traditional and non-traditional students from all areas of the state,
country, and world with life-changing opportunities in a caring,
small-university environment.
Further information about the University of Maine at Presque Isle can be found
at https://www.umpi.edu/ [https://www.umpi.edu/]
The university sits on 150 acres surrounded by the rolling hills and potato
fields of northern Maine and the university strives to be the region’s premier
learning institution while helping to stimulate cultural and economic
development in Aroostook County and the State of Maine.The university serves as
an educational and cultural center for the area and its facilities are utilized
for lectures, programs, concerts, dance performances, exhibits, and plays that
benefit the entire region.
Learn more about what Aroostook County has to offer here
[https://visitaroostook.com/].
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Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions,
such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security
Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all
prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of
the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and
disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You
may view the University’s Annual Security Report
[https://www.umpi.edu/files/offices/security/annual-security-report.pdf]. If you
have any questions, contact Safety and Security 111 Campus Center 181 Main St.,
Presque Isle, ME 04769 Phone: (207) 768-9580
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Maine System is an equal opportunity institution committed to nondiscrimination.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding
non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne
Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207-581-1226. TTY
711 (Maine Relay System).
About the University of Maine System
The University of Maine System (UMS), established in 1968, consists of seven
universities and the University of Maine School of Law, spread across various
locations in Maine. UMS provides system-wide services and governance from these
locations, leveraging the distinct strengths and collaborations among its
institutions to advance strategic priorities for UMS
[https://www.maine.edu/strategic-plan/] and the state of Maine.
Choosing UMS means opting for a high quality of life supported by excellent
benefits such as tuition waivers, robust retirement contributions, and
comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and
disability. Maine's diverse landscapes, from accessible wilderness and rugged
coastline to urban centers and rural communities, offer numerous cultural
activities, strong public schools, safe neighborhoods, and high-quality
healthcare. Discover more about Maine's exemplary lifestyle on the Maine Office
of Tourism website [https://visitmaine.com/plan-your-visit/relocating-to-maine].