What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Faculty, Justice Studies - Augusta or Bangor Campus position at University of Maine?
The University of Maine at Augusta invites applicants for the position for Part-Time Faculty to teach in our Justice Studies program. The successful candidate will have experience with subject matter in a wide range of justice studies topics including:
- Police Civil Liability
- Laws of Criminal Evidence
- Principles of Investigation
- Resilient and Safe Communities
- Hate Crime
- Other related topics
The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to teaching and working with students one-on-one. This position can be based on either UMA's Augusta or Bangor campus.
Duties include teaching justice studies in a variety of modalities, including online.
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.
Salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and previous college teaching experience, in accordance with the PATFA contract.
Required Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Justice Studies, Criminal Justice, or a related field
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience teaching justice studies courses
- Experience with learning management systems (Blackboard, Brightspace, Canvas, etc.)
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 that 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 November 6. Materials received after November 5, 2023 will be considered at the discretion of the university. We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine at Augusta 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 nondiscrimination 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).
