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University of Maine at Augusta

YourPace Part-Time Faculty: Psychology

University of Maine at Augusta, Orono, Maine, us, 04473


The

University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI)

is seeking to hire fully remote

Adjunct Faculty

members who are subject matter experts in

Psychology .

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, allowing 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 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:

Abnormal

Animal Behavior

Cognitive Psychology

Counseling

Drugs and Behavior

Lifespan

Personality

Psychobiology

Research Methods

Sex and Gender

Substance Abuse Counseling

Vocational Aspects of Disabilities

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 Qualifications

YourPace 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, or advanced degree in the 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

To 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 teach

Curriculum vitae (preferred) or résumé

Transcript for the highest degree earned

(Optional) Student course evaluations and reflection to demonstrate how these assessments improved your teaching practices

Applications 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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