Position Title:Part-Time Faculty - Philosophy (Fall 2019) Campus:Portland City, State:Portland, ME Department:Philosophy - PPLY Bargaining Unit:PATFA Salary Band/Wage Band:PATFA wage schedule Work Schedule:part-time Statement of Job:

The Philosophy Department at the University of Southern Maine invites applications for Part-time Faculty positions in Introduction to Philosophy. The applicant will be required to teach Introduction to Philosophy in Fall 2019 with the possibility of additional teaching in subsequent semesters. The courses will run from 9/03/19 to 12/13/19 on Monday and Wednesday 1:15-2:30.

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

We are the University of Everyone – committed to building a culturally diverse team of leaders, faculty and staff. We welcome applicants who are multi-lingual. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have a PhD in Philosophy or be ABD in completing their degree.

Other Information:

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

All required materials must be submitted by August 21, 2019. 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