Position Title:

Assistant Professor of History and Political Science

Campus:

Presque Isle

Department:

Business & Internatl Studies - IBUSI

Location:

Presque Isle ME

Bargaining Unit:

AFUM

Salary Band/Wage Band:

n/a

Work Schedule:

Academic Year

Length:

Academic Year (Sept-May)

Statement of the Job:

UPDATED POSITION REQUIREMENTS 5/20/2024

The University of Maine Presque Isle is seeking a broadly-trained historian or political scientist for an academic-year, tenure-track appointment as Assistant Professor of History and Political Science. The University of Maine Presque Isle recently established a B.A. in History and Political Science in a competency-based modality offered alongside traditional in-person and online modalities, which include a range of courses in history and political science. The successful candidate will bring a demonstrated record of teaching and research/professional development in the broad areas of history or political science. The candidate should have the ability to grow an exciting and innovative undergraduate academic program and to help build capacity within this program. Primary teaching responsibilities will include introductory and upper-level courses in history and political science, which may include American Government, United States History and World Civilization surveys, and upper-level courses in Constitutional Law and Environmental Policy. Teaching load will be a mix of traditional in-person, traditional online, and competency-based modalities. Teaching responsibilities and modalities will depend upon the needs of the College. The position is located at the University of Maine at Presque Isle, but distance delivery modalities may be assigned as determined necessary by the College chair and Academic Dean.

Responsibilities include:

• 24 contact hours of teaching per year which may include traditional fall and spring offerings in addition to summer courses;

• Advising; service to the department, university and community;

• Research/publications, conference presentations, or other professional development activities in area(s) of expertise.

• Advising history and political science students and serving on 1-2 campus committees is expected, including Early College/Dual Enrollment.

  The work schedule will be variable based upon the teaching schedule and research demands. Work beyond regular hours (which may include nights and weekends) may be necessary in order to meet the requirements of the position. Based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant, the salary range is $57,806 - $62,500 plus a 10% employer contribution to the UMS retirement plan. Additional benefits (https://umpi.hiretouch.com/uploads/523/file/Single_Page_Benefits-AFUM.docx) 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:

  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 2000 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/

  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/) .

  Qualifications:

  Required:

• PHD (or ABD) in history, political science, or relevant field (Ph.D to be completed within two years following hire).

• Demonstrated successful experience in teaching introductory and/or upper-level history or political science courses.

• Effective oral and written communication skills and ability to collaborate with the campus, local, and regional communities.

• Demonstrated experience or ability to employ high impact teaching practices, multiple forms of formative and summative assessment, and technology that qualitatively improves the learning experience, including on-line teaching methods.

• Demonstrated ability to engage in research/publication, conference presentations, or other professional development activities in area(s) of expertise.

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

  Preferred:

• 3+ years teaching in history or political science at the collegiate level in various delivery modalities, including upper-level courses.

• Experience instructing within a competency-based program or modality

  Other Information:

  Materials must be submitted via "Apply For Position" below. You will need to create a profile and application; upload:

• A cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position with specific reference to the qualifications outlined above.

• A resume/curriculum vitae

• Contact information for three professional references

• A teaching statement

• A research/professional development plan

• Official transcripts

  You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the university.

  Search Timeline is as follows:

  Review of applications to begin: ASAP

  Screening interviews to begin no earlier than: May 19, 2024

  On-site interviews to begin no earlier than: June 1, 2024

  Tentative start date: between September 1, 2024

  We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

  Appropriate background checks are required.

  The University of Maine at Presque Isle is an EEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Office of Equal Opportunity, University of Maine, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469 207-581-1226. TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

  Required Documents:

  Cover Letter, References, Research Prospectus, Resume/CV, Teaching Philosophy, Transcripts