Job Description

About the University

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.

UMA's Nursing Program invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach clinical in our program. UMA has a holistic RN-BSN program which has AHNCC endorsement and started admitting students to the pre-licensure option concept-based curriculum which emphasizes caring science in fall 2019. We seek candidates who demonstrate expertise in evidence-based best practices in teaching nursing, a passion for nursing and teaching, a commitment to supporting diversity and student success, and a desire to join and collaborate with program faculty to implement these practices.

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 .

Responsibilities:

Teaching fundamentals, health assessment and medical surgical lab, simulation and/or clinical courses in the BSN pre-licensure program in both traditional and non-traditional clinical formats. Additional courses may be taught depending on applicant experience and education.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Current unencumbered licensure as a RN in the State of Maine, or eligibility for Maine licensure.
• A Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing/Master's or higher to teach the theory portion of any course.
• Clinical practice within the past five years in OB/Peds.
• Strong desire to support student learning in mental health environments and experiences.
• Teaching that includes the use of new technologies and delivery systems; experience teaching students at a distance.

Preferred:

• Three or more years of teaching at the college level.
• MSN or higher degree in nursing.
• National certification as an Advanced Holistic Nurse (AHNCC).
• Teaching experience within a concept-based curriculum with an emphasis on caring science.
• Experience in teaching in simulation.

Salary: The salary range is per credit hour and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support .

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately and will be ongoing until filled.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

Equal Opportunity Statement

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207-581-1226. TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. You may view the University's Annual Security Report .