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University of Maine at Fort Kent

YourPace Part-Time Faculty: Social Sciences

University of Maine at Fort Kent, Orono, Maine, us, 04473


YourPace Part-Time Faculty: Social Sciences

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Job Identification 504Job Category TemporaryPosting Date 08/28/2024, 11:48 AMBusiness Unit University of Maine at Presque IsleJob Schedule Part timeRegular or Temporary TemporaryBargaining Unit Maine Part-Time Faculty Association (PATFA)Job Description

The

University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI)

is seeking to hire fully remote

Adjunct Faculty

members who are subject matter experts in

Social Sciences .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 and/or develop courses 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:Criminal Justice

Drug PolicyEthicsJuvenile Justice and DelinquencyCriminal ProcedurePolice and PolicingPunishment and CorrectionEtc.Professional Communication

Magazine and Feature WritingBusiness CommunicationEtc.Social Work

Multiculturalism, Diversity, and InclusionEthicsPsychosocial RehabilitationSocial Welfare and Policy IssuesCase ManagementCrisis InterventionEtc.Introduction to SociologyTheoretical CriminologyEtc.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.Applications will be reviewed continuously. Your application will be valid for 12 months after submission.Qualifications

Minimum QualificationsYourPace Adjunct Faculty for undergraduate degree programs must have at minimum, a master’s degree 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 QualificationsExperience teaching at the college-levelOnline teaching experienceTeaching in a competency-based education modelTechnology 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 speedHigh-speed internet connectionWebcamMicrophoneTo apply, click on "Apply Now"

below or visit the UMPI Careers Page at

http://umpi.careers.maine.edu/ . For your application to be considered complete, you must upload the following information:Cover letter which describes 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 teachTranscript for highest degree earned(Optional) Student course evaluations and reflection to demonstrate how these assessments improved your teaching practicesApplications will be reviewed continuously until the department's course needs have been met.Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of references.The University is not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.A background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

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