Position Title:Part-time Faculty - Leadership Studies Campus:Lewiston/Auburn City, State:Lewiston, ME Department:LAC Academic Programs - PACPLA Bargaining Unit:PATFA Salary Band/Wage Band:PATFA wage schedule Work Schedule:AY Statement of Job:

The Leadership & Organizational Studies department the University of Southern Maine seeks a part-time faculty member to teach a graduate-level course in Leadership Studies. The course may be offered in either fully online or blended format (a blend of online and face-to-face instruction) on our Portland campus. Specifically, there is a need in the following academic area within our discipline: Communication and Relationship Building. This graduate level course explores communication theory, organizational communication, and best practices in professional communication as they apply to leadership.

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, have access to the library, Cigna Employee Assistance Plan, and fitness center (s) with their USM Card. USM also offers Part-time faculty the opportunity for development frequently through our Center for Collaboration and Development (CCD), 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:

Required: Master’s degree in leadership studies, organizational leadership, organizational psychology, organizational behavior, business administration, public administration, or a related field.

Preferred: Earned doctorate in leadership studies, organizational leadership, organizational psychology, organizational behavior, or a related field. Prior college teaching experience in the traditional classroom and online strongly favored.

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 20, 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