[ES_JOBS_NET] Permanent position available: Undergraduate Coordinator & Instructor at the University of Maine

[Katherine Allen]

https://umaine.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=61499&job=golden-undergraduate-coordinator-and-instructor

*Position Title:*
Golden Undergraduate Coordinator and Instructor (id:61499)
*Campus:*
Orono
*Department:*
School of Earth and Climate Sciences - OERS
*Bargaining Unit:*
AFUM
*Salary Band/Wage Band:*
N/A
*Location:*
Orono, ME

*Statement of the Job:*
The School of Earth and Climate Sciences (SECS) at the University of Maine
seeks applications for the Golden Undergraduate Coordinator and Instructor
(GUCI), a permanent non-tenure track, nine month academic year faculty
member. The primary duties of this position are undergraduate education and
administration of undergraduate-related academic matters. Research and
scholarly activity in an area of Earth and Climate Sciences or Earth
science education is encouraged as a subsidiary activity, and the
successful candidate will be expected to stay current in their
academic discipline area. We are seeking a vibrant, enthusiastic candidate
with strong organizational skills who is committed to fostering an
inclusive environment for undergraduate education. As the first point of
contact for our undergraduate students, the GUCI is an integral part of the
SECS faculty, and we are seeking a candidate who will grow with our
changing undergraduate population and help shape the future of our program
for many years to come.

Initial teaching duties will include one large, introductory Earth Science
course per semester with TA-supported laboratories for majors in Earth and
Climate Sciences and Ecology and Environmental Sciences, as well as for
non-majors. Additionally, the successful candidate will teach a
College-required “Issues and Opportunities” course every fall to incoming
students, which is used to help students select a concentration and succeed
in a university setting. The class includes an overnight field trip early
in the Fall. The successful candidate will lead several local weekend field
trips every year, as well as assist with annual or biannual trips lasting
1-3 weeks.

Initial program coordination duties include serving as: 1) Undergraduate
Program Coordinator, an administrative role that interfaces with College
and School on issues including academic requirements, advising, and student
outreach/retention; 2) Recruiting Coordinator, which involves attending
regular University Open Houses, Accepted Student Days, and New Student
Orientation, as well as interacting with interested students throughout the
year; 3) advisor for all first-year and transfer students, which includes
developing a plan of study for their degree, as well as addressing ongoing
issues such as financial need, academic probation, and student personal
issues; 4) Chair of the Student Scholarship and Development Funds
Committee; and 5) the SECS point of contact on all issues regarding course
and classroom scheduling.

This position carries with it a 100% teaching load, or the equivalent of 18
credits per year. This 18-credit workload will consist of teaching the
courses described above and performing the aforementioned program
coordinator duties; thus, the load does not consist of 18 contact hours of
teaching but rather is split between teaching and program coordination
duties. Adjustments to the expected teaching may be made based on the
applicant's interest and the School's needs. This is a named position that
comes with an annual stipend in addition to the base salary. The current
GUCI is entering a 2-year phased retirement, so the successful applicant
will transition into the position with guidance from the current GUCI.

*About the University:*
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,200 undergraduate
and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus and
throughout the state. UMaine is the state land and sea grant university and
maintains a leadership role as the System’s flagship university.  As a
result, it is dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research, and
service at the university, state, and national levels.

Further information about UMaine can be found at https://umaine.edu/

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees
including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent),
comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life
insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan
options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is
committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a
primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life.  Numerous
cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high
quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make
the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live.

Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.
Qualifications:
Required:
PhD in an Earth Science-related field
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends, particularly during
student recruitment season
Availability for occasional on-campus events during summer months related
to university recruiting efforts.
Ability to travel for student field trips up to three weeks per year
Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Commitment to undergraduate teaching, professional development, and service

Preferred:
Experience as lead instructor in undergraduate setting
Experience with large lecture courses that include laboratories
Field experience
Highly organized
Other Information:
Materials must be submitted via "Apply For Position" below. You will need
to create a profile and application; upload:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and
suitability for the position 2.) a resume/curriculum vitae 3) transcripts
of all academic work; 4) a statement of teaching philosophy no longer than
two pages that addresses general teaching philosophy and approach to
student advising; 5) a statement on philosophy on inclusion and diversity
that is no longer than one page; 6) a brief statement no longer than one
page about research interests and directions, and potential pathways to
facilitate undergraduate research individually and/or in the department; 7)
contact information for three to five professional references.

You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the
self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of
veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be
considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be
reviewed at the discretion of the University.

Search Timeline is as follows: Review of applications to begin: March 20,
2020 Screening interviews to begin no earlier than: March 25, 2020 On-site
interviews to begin no earlier than: April 1, 2020 Tentative start date:
September 1, 2020


*For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair
Amanda Albright Olsen at Amanda.a.olsen at maine.edu
<Amanda.a.olsen at maine.edu> or 207-581-2194.*

Appropriate background checks are required.

The University of Maine is an EEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on
the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender
status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age,
disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment,
education, and all other programs and activities. The following person has
been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:
Amie Parker, Interim Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 North Stevens Hall,
University of Maine, Orono, ME  04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine
Relay System).
Length:
Academic Year (Sept-May)
Required Documents:
Copies of Transcripts, Cover Letter, Diversity Statement, References,
Research Statement, Resume/CV, Teaching Statement


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Katherine Allen <https://umaine.edu/earthclimate/people/katherine-allen/>
Assistant Professor, School of Earth and Climate Sciences
and the Climate Change Institute
University of Maine
Office Phone: +1-207-581-2163
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