Assistant Professor of Nursing; UMPI

Statement of the job

The University of Maine at Fort Kent is currently looking for a full-time Assistant Professor or Instructor of Nursing for its four-year rural-based CCNE accredited BSN program. The successful candidate will be a nurse educator with generalist preparation and enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring student nurses. Responsibilities include providing 12 credit hours of theoretical and clinical instruction per semester in traditional classrooms, clinics, lab, or distance settings;

curricular development; student advising; participation on appropriate campus and university system committees; professional development; scholarship, and willingness to support nursing division philosophy and goals. Familiarity and experience with distance education and assessment of student learning outcomes, highly desirable. This appointment will be required to teach at the University of Maine at Presque Isle Campus. Work schedule will be variable based upon teaching schedule.

Work beyond regular hours (which may include evenings and weekends) will be necessary in order to meet the requirements of the position. The employee will establish regular office hours on campus.

Applicants are expected to develop curricula and courses, advise students, participate in division affairs, and engage in university service and scholarship. Applicants must possess the ability to deliver courses in a variety of mediums. Commitment to quality teaching is required with experience in developing strong student learning, program outcomes and assessment highly desirable.

Benefits include a 10% employer contribution to the UMS retirement plan. Additional benefits (Single Page Benefits - AFUM) include medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents. The UMS is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs.

• Maine state RN license required by start date.
• Graduate degree in nursing is required.
• PhD/DNP in Nursing required for tenure-track status.

Located on the northernmost border of Maine, the University of Maine at Fort Kent is a career-focused campus offering relevant, experiential, academic programs and services with personalized attention. UMFK’s diverse student population enjoys the opportunity to live and learn in a beautiful, natural setting and a caring, friendly atmosphere where they thrive as engaged members of the community. Our vision is that UMFK will transform students into professionals who have the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to meet the evolving demands of a modern workforce.

The University and surrounding communities also play important roles in preserving, cultivating, and celebrating the Franco
- American/Acadian culture in the St. John Valley and housing one of two Acadian Archives/Archives acadiennes in the nation.

The surrounding town of Fort Kent is a welcoming town of approximately 4,000 people who are active in various festivals, community gatherings, and civic work. UMFK is embedded near the center of town allowing easy access to amenities and the community t Kent, one of Maine’s northernmost towns, is the beginning of two highways: U.S. Route 1 and Route 11. The famous scenic U.S. Route 1 starts in Fort Kent and passes through the easternmost towns of Maine bordering Canada and ends up in Key West, Florida.

The town also serves as a gateway to the Allagash Wilderness Waterway. From the Allagash Waterway through a forested wilderness, an adventurous canoe trip will take one down to the St. John River. Excellent alpine and cross‑country skiing are additional attractions of the community. Of special note is the five‑minute walk from the UMFK campus to the beautiful Fish River which flows into the St.

John River that serves as the international boundary between Maine and New Brunswick, Canada.

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