The University of Maine invites applications for an academic-year, non-tenure-track Lecturer of Elementary & Secondary Education in the College of Education and Human Developments School of Learning & Teaching beginning September 1, 2025.

Responsibilities: This positions primary responsibilities are teaching classes related to Literacy, Social Studies Methods, and Educational Foundations. Teaching will be focused primarily or exclusively at the undergraduate level. The successful candidate will also be expected to serve on College and University-wide committees.

The successful applicant will join a strong faculty that highly values collaboration and diversity. The successful candidate will have a strong background in literacy instructional methodology, writing instruction, digital literacy knowledge, and social studies methods. Experience teaching online as well as in-person is desirable. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing local, state, and national service to public schools and to the profession.

Preference will be given to candidates who can work collaboratively across disciplines to address the education of students living in diverse environments and embrace the scholarship of engagement model, and have interest in online instruction.

About the College:
The College of Education and Human Development is structured into three Schools. This current position falls under the School of Learning and Teaching. The programs within this School include: Elementary Education; Secondary Education; Curriculum, Assessment, & Instruction; Instructional Technology, Special Education; and a Ph.D. in Education.

About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is atumaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers awide range of benefitsfor 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 offerhere.

Qualifications:

• The position requires either a terminal degree in Education or another relevant field by the date of hire or a masters degree in Education or another relevant field and at least one year of teaching experience in any relevant setting (e.g., PK-12, university, community).
• Well-qualified candidates will have public school teaching experience and show evidence of a commitment to working collegially with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Preferred candidates will have evidence of some of the following attributes: 1) teaching effectiveness in a college or university setting; 2) current knowledge of literacy education practices; 3) current knowledge of social studies methods practices; 4) suitable experience and academic preparation for teaching foundational courses for preservice teachers, collaborating with local schools, and a commitment to teacher

Other Information:

To be considered for this position you will need to Apply and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) aresume/curriculum vitae

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requestedto provide a list of names and contact information for references as well as transcripts for all institutions attended.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by4:30p.m.ESTon February 10, 2025.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Timothy Reagan attimothy.reagan@maine.edu.

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 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
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