Part-time Faculty - Adult and Higher Education HRD 601, Fall 2022

Job Details

Position Title:
Part-time Faculty - Adult and Higher Education HRD 601, Fall 2022

Campus:
All USM locations

City, State:
Gorham ME

Department:
Adult & Higher Education - PAHE

Bargaining Unit:
PATFA

Statement of Job:

The Adult and Higher Education program is seeking a part-time faculty member to teach Marketing Training and Adult Education (HRD 601) for our Fall 2022 Semester that begins on August 29, 2022. Courses are asynchronous online using Brightspace as our learning management system.

Marketing Training and Adult Education (HRD 601) acquaints the student with the purpose, organization, function, methods, tools, and techniques of marketing within the setting of adult education, continuing education and training programs. Attention is given to the development of a customized marketing plan, focusing on the research and planning phases of the plan. This is an applied course in which students will spend a significant amount of time participating in “hands-on” learning experiences, working in teams.

The USM Adult and Higher Education program is a practitioner-oriented master’s degree for early and mid-career professionals in adult and higher education, community education, non-profit leadership, employee development, health services, and other organizational settings. Our program believes that personal and professional change is best accomplished through lifelong learning. We believe that attention to individual goals, reflective and experiential learning, and opportunities to apply skills prepares students for professional leadership roles in adult and higher education. To learn more about USM’s Adult and Higher Education Program click here .

Part-time faculty members are paid on a credit hour basis based on prior college teaching experience. In addition, USM employees can use their USM Card to access the library, Cigna Employee Assistance Plan, and fitness center (s). USM also offers part-time faculty the opportunity for development frequently through our Center for Collaboration and Development (CCD) and the chance to get an online teaching certification and training through CTEL, in addition to other developmental opportunities open to all staff throughout the year.

The University of Southern Maine is committed to building a culturally diverse team of leaders, faculty, and staff. We welcome applicants who are multilingual. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

We live our USM Service Promise – Student Focused Every Day. We are looking for a team member who understands that promise and supports our core values: Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity and Responsiveness.

The University of Southern Maine (USM) is located in the intellectual, cultural, and economic heart of Maine. Over 60 languages are spoken within an hour’s drive of our three campuses in Portland, Gorham, and Lewiston. USM’s three environmentally friendly campuses are unique, yet all share the extensive resources of the university — and all are energized through strong community partnerships. Offering easy access to Boston, plus the ocean, mountains, and forests of coastal, inland, and northern Maine, USM is at the heart of Maine's most exciting metropolitan region. Our faculty are dedicated researchers and experts in their fields, including multiple recipients of national grants, awards, and fellowships and state, national, and global partnerships are steps from our campuses.

Want to know more about employment, benefits, and local resources? Our Employment webpage has additional information to help you become more familiar with developing a new career at USM as well as exploring everything the greater Southern Maine area has to offer.

Qualifications:

• Prior adult teaching, training, or professional development provider experience.
• Master’s degree in Adult and Higher Education or related field
• Marketing experience in public/private sector organizations preferred.

Other Information:

Employees in the University of Maine System are required to comply with UMS COVID protocols which currently include, but are not limited to, being vaccinated, obtaining a qualified vaccination exemption, and/or participating in regular COVID testing.

Please visit Together for Maine for more information on USM's successful contribution to our Covid-19 public health campaign.

To Apply:

Materials must be submitted via "Apply for position" at the bottom of this page. You will create an applicant profile and complete an application. You will need to upload a cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae, including a list of the names and contact information for three references.

We will examine candidate packages on an ongoing basis as they are submitted.

All required materials must be submitted byMay 25, 2022.

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

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

The University of Southern 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. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Equal Opportunity Office, 101 North Stevens Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

Required Documents:
Cover Letter, CV/Resume, References