Position Title:

　　Instructor, Assistant or Associate Professor of Computer Sciences

　　Campus:

　　Fort Kent

　　Department:

　　Professional Management - KPROF

　　Bargaining Unit:

　　AFUM

　　Salary/Wage Band:

　　N/A

　　Work Schedule:

　　Academic Year

　　Location:

　　Fort Kent ME

　　Statement of the Job:

　　The University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor or an Instructor position with experience and expertise in the areas of computer programming, computer assembly languages, database management, and cloud computing. The position will begin in August 2024.

　　The successful candidate will be expected to teach 12 credit hours (per academic semester) of undergraduate courses as assigned and advise undergraduate students. In addition, the successful candidate will also contribute to the program, unit, division, and university functions. The successful candidate will be expected to work in a highly interdisciplinary and collaborative environment across departments and University of Maine campuses while maintaining the highest standards in the classroom. Other duties may be assigned.

　　Job Duties & Responsibilities

　　Demonstrates a commitment to teaching excellence, service and scholarship.

　　Designs and delivers courses to meet learning outcomes and promotes students' active participation in their own learning.

　　Helps students reach their academic, personal, and career goals and fosters a safe environment that respects the diversity of individuals and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student's ability to learn.

　　Teaches face-to-face, online, and hyflex modalities.

　　Actively engages in student advising and mentorship.

　　Participates in curricular development (including but not limited to high-impact practices); assessment, and service to the unit, division, and university. Contributes to and provides leadership in academic and professional communities and promotes collaboration and teamwork among members of these communities.

　　Performs other duties as assigned.

　　Starting salary is $49,520.69 for Instructor level, $59,539.83 for Assistant Professor, and $67,889.11 for Associate Professor level, based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant. Benefits include a 10% employer contribution to the UMS retirement plan. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents. The UMS is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs.

　　About the University:

　　Located on the northernmost border of Maine, the University of Maine at Fort Kent is a career-focused campus offering relevant, experiential academic programs and services with personalized attention. UMFK’s diverse student population enjoys the opportunity to live and learn in a beautiful, natural setting and a caring, friendly atmosphere where they thrive as engaged members of the community.

　　Our vision is that UMFK will transform students into professionals with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to meet the evolving demands of a modern workforce.

　　Taught by full-time faculty, our average class size is 16 students to one faculty member. Our students come to us from throughout the United States and approximately 30 countries.

　　The great outdoor environment of the St. John Valley and the forests of New England provide UMFK with abundant resources for learning and research and easy access to the joys of outdoor sports and nature activities. The University and surrounding communities also play important roles in preserving, cultivating, and celebrating the Franco-American/Acadian culture in the St. John Valley and housing one of two Acadian Archives/Archives acadiennes in the nation. UMFK is the only institution in the United States located at the center of the French culture of northern Maine, eastern New Brunswick, and western Québec, offering opportunities for students to study and live in a bilingual region. The surrounding town of Fort Kent is a welcoming town of approximately 3,800 people who are active in various festivals, community gatherings, and civic work. UMFK is embedded near the center of town, allowing easy access to amenities and the community at large.

　　UMFK ranks among the top tier of all northern colleges for the tenth consecutive year, according to the U.S. News & World Report 2021 rankings. For the past 15 years, UMFK has been repeatedly selected as one of the outstanding colleges and universities that The Princeton Review recommends to college applicants in its print and online editions.

　　Qualifications:

　　Minimum qualifications for hire at the Instructor level (note: Instructor should be promoted within four years to a higher rank in order to be considered for tenure):

　　Master’s degree in computer science or a closely related field.

　　A minimum of five years of practical experience in the areas of instruction.

　　Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate with diverse students and staff.

　　Demonstrable interest in teaching using multiple modalities and mentoring undergraduate students.

　　Demonstrated ability to work in interdisciplinary, collaborative teams a plus.

　　Demonstrated scholarship.

　　Minimum qualifications for hire at the Assistant Professor level:

　　Highest degree traditional to discipline

　　Three years of college-level teaching.

　　Practical experience in the areas of instruction.

　　Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate with diverse students and staff.

　　Demonstrable interest in teaching using multiple modalities and mentoring undergraduate students.

　　Demonstrated ability to work in interdisciplinary, collaborative teams a plus.

　　Demonstrated scholarship.

　　Minimum qualifications for hire at the Associate Professor level:

　　Highest degree traditional to discipline

　　Six years of college-level teaching.

　　Practical experience in the areas of instruction.

　　Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate with diverse students and staff.

　　Demonstrable interest in teaching using multiple modalities and mentoring undergraduate students.

　　Demonstrated ability to work in interdisciplinary, collaborative teams a plus.

　　Demonstrated scholarship.

　　Other Information:

　　Materials must be submitted via “Apply For Position” within the job posting (https://umfk.hiretouch.com/) . You must create an applicant profile and complete an application (including contact information for three professional references).

　　In addition, the following items are required to complete the application process:

　　Curriculum Vitae/ Resume

　　Cover Letter

　　Statement of Teaching Philosophy

　　Transcripts

　　You will also need to complete the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status form.

　　Review of applications will start on February 26, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

　　In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. 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).

　　Length:

　　Academic Year (Sept-May)

　　Required Documents:

　　Cover Letter, Resume/CV