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University of Maine Farmington
Instructor or Assistant Professor of English (Half-Time)
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Department of Humanities invites applications for a half-time, non-tenure track faculty position, at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor, in our first-year writing program. The appointment begins September 1, 2008. The annual teaching assignment is three sections of ENG 100 First-Year Writing Seminar, spread across two semesters. Enrollment in ENG 100 is limited to sixteen students per section. Some advising and service responsibilities, with attendance at faculty development opportunities expected. Qualifications: advanced degree, experience teaching college composition, and evidence of excellence in teaching.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Review of applications will begin immediately; interviews are expected to take place in mid-July. To apply, send letter of interest, vita, statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation addressing college teaching and scholarly interests to Chair, Search Committee, Department of Humanities, University of Maine at Farmington, 270 Main Street, Farmington, Maine, 04938.
Teaching portfolio and graduate transcripts will be requested of candidates selected for campus interview. For more information, contact Tiane Donahue at tdonahue@maine.edu.
SALARY: $21,000-$23,000, depending on rank and experience.
The University and Region: Established in 1864 as Maine's first public institution of higher education, with historic and continued strength in teacher education and a contemporary role as Maine’s public liberal arts college, the University of Maine at Farmington offers undergraduate programs in arts and sciences, teacher education, and human services. UMF recently reorganized its curriculum to enhance opportunities for in-depth study and undergraduate research. In 2007 the university opened an exciting new academic facility, a “green” building that houses our programs in education and human services. Construction of a new Arts Center will begin in 2008. UMF is one of 20 institutions recognized for high levels of student engagement and featured in Student Success in College: Creating Conditions That Matter by George D. Kuh et al. (2005). UMF is a founding member of COPLAC, the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges, which includes 25 public colleges and universities dedicated to the liberal arts tradition and quality undergraduate education. The Farmington area is rich in cultural offerings and recreational opportunities. The natural beauty of its mountains, lakes, woods, and streams draws people to the region, which is also noted for its snow, blackflies, and April mud season. Please check out our home page at: www.umf.maine.edu.
Diversity: We are implementing an action plan to provide a deeper understanding of diversity. Applications are encouraged from women and minorities and others who can help us achieve it. UMF provides reasonable accommodations in the workplace and in the job application process. If you need assistance because of a disability, please contact Valerie Huebner, EEO Officer, 224 Main Street, Farmington, ME 04938; (207) 778-7258; (207) 778-7000 TDD. AA/EEO employer. |
