Peacefully nestled in the spectacular lakes & mountains region of western Maine, UMF is Maine’s public liberal arts college, offering quality programs in teacher education, human services and arts and sciences. The campus is in historic downtown Farmington, just a short walk away from coffee shops, funky stores, restaurants, banks, bookstores, a multi-screen movie theater and a whole lot more. Our perfect location combines the active outdoor lifestyle with the arts & smarts of a small college town.

The Division of Natural Sciences of the University of Maine at Farmington invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning September 1, 2022.

Teaching duties include General Chemistry I and II (with labs) in alternating years, serving biology, pre-professional, environmental science, geology, and secondary education science majors. The successful candidate will also offer advanced laboratory biology courses serving pre-professional and biomedical students, complementing UMF's role in the Maine IDeA Network for Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE). The remainder of the teaching load will be devoted to biology or chemistry courses for nonscientists, to honors courses, and possibly to advanced chemistry courses depending on the candidate’s background. We expect the faculty member to develop a research program consistent with the resources available at UMF and to involve undergraduate students in this research. The faculty member will also engage in service activities such as academic advising and serving on university committees.

This position reports to the chair of the division.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:  Candidate must have a Ph.D. in a relevant science discipline (e.g., Biochemistry, Biological Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Toxicology).

Preferred Qualifications:  Experience in both classroom and online teaching is preferred.

Other Information:

Materials must be submitted via "Apply for Position" at https://umf.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=65385

Please create an applicant profile, complete a brief application, upload a cover letter which fully describes your qualifications and experiences, with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications, a resume/curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, teaching philosophy, and contact information for three professional references who will be required to upload a letter of reference. References will receive instructions via email.

Review of applications will begin January 3, 2022.  Materials received on or after that date will be considered at the discretion of the university.  

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background screening.

The University of Maine System is considered a federal contractor and, therefore, is required to comply with Executive Order directives regarding Covid vaccinations.  As of January 4, 2022, new hires are required to be fully vaccinated or have submitted a request for a religious or medical exemption on or prior to their start date.  Please visit Together for Maine at http://www.maine.edu/together/ for more information on successful contribution to our Covid-19 public health campaign.

The University of Maine at Farmington 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.

The University of Maine at Farmington employees are Mandatory Reporters with the exception of UMF’s licensed, clinical medical providers (including athletic trainers) and mental health providers and their clinical interns when working in their capacity as providers.    

The University of Maine at Farmington 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 office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 North Stevens Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME  04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).