YourPace Part-Time Faculty: Business
About The Position
The University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) is seeking to hire fully remote Adjunct Faculty members who are subject matter experts in Business. UMPI is a public institution for competency-based education (CBE) accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). The YourPace degree programs are a self-paced, student-driven, student-centered, subscription-based competency-education model that primarily serves adult learners. YourPace allows high flexibility for students without compromising academic quality. YourPace invites applicants to be Instructors of Record and/or develop courses from a wide range of disciplines and professional skills for undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Teaching assignments may begin at any of our eight-week sessions with six start dates per year. All YourPace courses are fully online and asynchronous, and interpersonal interactions with students are expected. YourPace Adjunct Faculty are compensated based on agreements as per the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreements/MOU.
Requirements
- For undergraduate degree programs: a master’s degree from an accredited institution, and/or significant work experience in a related field.
- For graduate degree programs: a Doctorate, terminal, advanced degree in field of study, and/or significant work experience in a related field.
- Appropriate technology to teach in a fully online environment, including a computer (laptop) with appropriate processing speed, high-speed internet connection, webcam, and microphone.
- Cover letter (include your experience, interests, and suitability for the position with specific reference to the qualifications outlined above; including an indication of which subject(s) you believe you could teach).
- Curriculum vitae (preferred) or résumé.
- Transcript for highest degree earned.
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching at the college-level
- Online teaching experience
- Teaching in a competency-based education model
Responsibilities
- Teach in a fully online and asynchronous environment.
- Engage in interpersonal interactions with students.
- Develop courses from a wide range of disciplines and professional skills for undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
- Serve as Instructor of Record.
Benefits
- Tuition waivers
- Robust retirement contributions
- Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
