Faculty Position Announcement

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University of Maine Farmington

Rehabilitation Services:  The Department of Rehabilitation Services invites applications for an Assistant Professor position.  Primary responsibilities include:  teaching introductory and upper level courses in rehabilitation services within a C.O.R.E. registered Bachelor of Science Program in Rehabilitation Services, supervision of students in field placements, advisement of students, research and scholarly contributions to the field of rehabilitation, and campus and community service.  In addition to working closely with colleagues in the program, division, and university, close working relationships must also be established with local and state social service agencies to ensure meaningful field-based experiences for students.  Required: Ph.D., Rh.D., or Ed.D. in Rehabilitation required (ABD considered at Instructor rank); demonstrated interest in teaching and scholarly activity; and a strong commitment to interdisciplinary and collaborative higher education.  Preference in hiring will be given to applicants who have: 1) a C.R.C. or are eligible for a C.R.C., and 2) experience in distance education, masters level education, and/or grant writing and grant administration.  

Salary:  Competitive.  

Application Process:  Positions begin September 1, 2010.  Position is at the Assistant Professor level and is tenure-track.  An earned doctorate or appropriate terminal degree is required for tenure. Please submit a letter of interest including teaching philosophy/goals, vita, graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation, at least one of which pertains to college teaching.  Additional materials may be required.  Joint applications for a shared position are welcomed.  Review of applications will begin on the date noted below and continue until position is filled.  Electronic submissions will not be considered. Send application materials listed above to: Dr. Chad Duncan, Department of Rehabilitation Services, UMF, 186 High St., Farmington, ME  04938.  Review of applications will begin November 13, 2009. 

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 has reorganized its curriculum to enhance opportunities for in-depth study and undergraduate research, and it recently launched its first graduate degree program, an M.S.Ed., in order to meet the needs of practicing teachers in the region.  In 2007 the university opened an exciting new academic facility, a LEED-certified “green” building that houses our programs in education and human services.  This commitment to sustainability informs all facilities projects, including a new Arts Center, which is currently being designed.  UMF, which has the highest graduation rates in the University of Maine System, has been recognized for high levels of student engagement as measured by the National Survey of Student Engagement.  The campus culture has been described as one of “positive restlessness.”   UMF is a founding member of COPLAC, the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges, which includes 26 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 Laurie Gardner, EEO Officer, 224 Main Street, Farmington, ME 04938; (207) 778-7272; (207) 778-7000 TDD.  AA/EEO employer.