Position Title:

Adjunct Nursing Position: Theory and Clinical Combination - Revised 2/3/20

Department:

Nursing - ANURS

Bargaining Unit:

PATFA

Salary Band/Wage Band:

Per credit hour, commensurate with qualifications and previous experience, in accordance with the PATFA contract.

Work Schedule:

Various

**Location:**

Augusta, ME

Statement of Job:

UMA transforms the lives of students of every age and background across the State of Maine and beyond through access to high-quality distance and on-site education, excellence in student support, civic engagement, and professional and liberal arts programs.

UMA is the third largest public university in Maine. In addition to its main campus in the state's capital, UMA also serves students at its campus in Bangor (UMA Bangor) and through UMA Centers around the state. With its multiple locations and long-term expertise in online and distance learning, UMA is generally considered the university of choice for Mainers of all ages who want to attend college without uprooting their lives.

The University of Maine at Augusta has part-time openings for adjunct instructors in Augusta to teach students in clinical and in the online environment, using Blackboard, with occasional face to face classroom experiences in the BSN Program. Openings are anticipated for the Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 semesters.

Our teaching facilities include a state-of-the-art simulation center on the Augusta campus and smart classrooms. The faculty at the University of Maine at Augusta has a strong tradition of serving the needs of local and distance students. To learn more about the Nursing Program, please visit our webpage at http://www.uma.edu/academics/programs/nursing .

Salary: The salary range is per credit hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience , in accordance with the PATFA contract.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Current licensure as a RN in the State of Maine, or eligibility for Maine licensure.
• A Master of Science degree in Nursing.
• Three or more years of teaching at the college level.
• Clinical practice within the past five years in area of expertise.
• The ability to teach effectively at both the pre-licensure and RN BSN level, as needed.
• Teaching that includes the use of new technologies and delivery systems; experience teaching students at a distance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or other doctoral degree in nursing or closely related field (required to pursue tenure).
• National certification as an Advanced Holistic Nurse (AHNCC), or willing to seek certification.
• Teaching experience within a concept based curriculum with an emphasis on caring science.
• Experience in teaching in simulation and online environments.

Other Information:

Applicants must complete an online application and submit a cover letter and resume at https://uma.hiretouch.com/ . Materials must be submitted via "Apply for Position." You will need to create an applicant profile, complete an application, upload a cover letter which fully describes your qualifications and experiences with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications, a resume/curriculum vitae and contact information for three professional references. 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 begin immediately and will be ongoing. We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening .

The University of Maine at Augusta 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: Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 North Stevens Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754 or at 207.581.1226 .

Length:

Other

Required Documents:

Contact Information for Professional References, Cover Letter, Resume/CV