YourPace Part-Time Faculty: Social Work
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 Human Services and/or Social Work or related fields. UMPI is a public institution for competency-based education (CBE) accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). The YourPace degree programs are 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 Adjunct Faculty members 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 six or eight-week session start dates per year. YourPace seeks subject matter experts in areas such as Multiculturalism, Diversity, and Inclusion; Ethics; Psychosocial Rehabilitation; Social Welfare and Policy Issues; Case Management; Crisis Intervention; etc. All YourPace competencies 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
- Master’s degree from an accredited institution, and/or significant work experience in a related field (for undergraduate programs)
- Doctorate, terminal, advanced degree in field of study, and/or significant work experience in a related field (for graduate programs)
- Appropriate technology to teach in a fully online environment (Computer (laptop) with appropriate amounts of processing speed, High-speed internet connection, Webcam, Microphone)
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching at the college-level
- Online teaching experience
- Teaching in a competency-based education model
Responsibilities
- Be Instructors of Record
- Develop courses from a wide range of disciplines and professional skills for undergraduate and graduate degree programs
- Engage in interpersonal interactions with students
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
