Instructor or Assistant Professor of Nursing Education
Augusta Campus
The University of Maine at Augusta has the following full-time faculty opening:
Instructor or Assistant Professor of Nursing Education
In order to be eligible for at tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor rank, the successful candidate must have a relevant earned doctorate at the time of appointment.
This position is available fall semester 2007.
The successful candidate will be actively involved in classroom and clinical teaching in UMA's ADN program; student advising; curriculum development; and university and community service. The individual may also be involved in the planning for and teaching in a BSN program.
The University offers a competitive salary an and excellent fringe benefits package.
Requirements: MSN degree nurses will be considered for a non-tenure-track appointment at the Instructor rank. Candidates must have excellent organizational and communication skills and at least one year of clinical experience. Faculty must have demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Preferences: Strong preference will be given to doctoral prepared candidates. Teaching experience in an associate degree and/or baccalaureate degree nursing program is preferred.
UMA faculty are required to teach both on and off campus. UMA has a rich history of distance education and faculty may be required to teach day and/or evening courses, and to utilize one or more distance education modalities including statewide interactive television, limited access compressed video, and web-based instruction. UMA has a strong support system in place to facilitate course development for any of these modes. For additional information about UMA, please visit our web site at www.uma.edu.
UMA is one of seven universities in the University of Maine System. The UMA Nursing program is based on the Augusta campus. Located in the state capital, UMA's Augusta campus is surrounded by scenic lake country and is readily accessible to winter and coastal recreational areas for which Maine is famous. Known for its high quality student support services and caring faculty, UMA offers a range of educational options including certificates, Associate's degrees, and Baccalaureate degrees. UMA serves a mix of both traditional and non-traditional students.
Review of applications begins mid-November and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. Applicants must submit a letter of application, a current resume, academic transcripts, and the names, addresses, and daytime telephone numbers of three professional references to:
Nursing SearchOffice of Administrative Services
University of Maine at Augusta
46 University Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
The University of Maine at Augusta encourages and values diversity among its students, faculty, and staff.
UMA is a member of the University of Maine System.
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