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University of Maine System

Humanities Specialist

University of Maine System, Orono, Maine, us, 04473


University of Maine System - Humanities Specialist - Orono, Maine

Supports and facilitates the operation of the McGillicuddy Humanities Center. Typical hiring range for this position is $46,000 to $50,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.The Clement and Linda McGillicuddy Humanities Center advances teaching, research and public knowledge of the humanities. At UMaine we support humanities scholarship and interdisciplinary collaborations by students and faculty, we encourage collaborations between UMaine and Maine's K-12 teachers and students, we establish partnerships with arts and humanities institutions in Maine, and we share UMaine's humanities resources with the people of Maine.By developing and supporting programs that engage art, literature, history, philosophy, politics, and diverse cultures, the Clement and Linda McGillicuddy Humanities Center aims to enrich the lives of all Maine citizens.Qualifications:Required:Bachelor’s or graduate degree in a Humanities or Arts discipline.Expertise in a variety of digital media and platforms such as Adobe Suite, Google Workspace, WordPress, MailChimp, Facebook, and Instagram.Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.Education and/or experience in public humanities.Preferred:Demonstrated skill in publicity design.Demonstrated skill organizing and executing successful public events, in person and/or virtually.Demonstrated experience in interdisciplinary and campus-community collaborations.Demonstrated experience in grant proposal writing.Record of success in supporting undergraduate student research projects.Other Information:To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the positionCandidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. For full consideration, materials must be submitted by September 3, 2024.The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.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.

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