Lecturer of Economics/Undergraduate Coordinator (id:82918)
Orono
School of Economics - OSOE
AFUM
N/A
Orono ME
The School of Economics seeks a lecturer and undergraduate program coordinator. The lecturer position is a 9-month academic year appointment with teaching, advising, and mentoring duties. By serving as undergraduate program coordinator, the individual will also take on administrative duties for which they will receive additional commensurate compensation beyond their base salary. We are seeking a vibrant, enthusiastic individual with strong teaching and organizational skills who is committed to fostering an inclusive environment for undergraduate economics education and who is excited to help shape the future of our undergraduate programs.
Responsibilities:
Lecturer responsibilities include teaching several economics courses per academic year; advising and mentoring undergraduate students; supervising and mentoring undergraduate students in internships; and staying current in teaching methods and the economic discipline. Initial teaching duties are likely to include introductory and intermediate micro-economics and macro-economics.
The SOE undergraduate program coordinator responsibilities will include organizing SOE participation in recruiting and admission events, developing and implementing recruitment and retention plans, serving as program contact, managing program curricula, and coordinating assessment of program learning outcomes. This person is expected to work closely with the SOE Director, SOE faculty, and the academic administrative personnel of the College. The undergraduate program coordinator is expected to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the School, University and the discipline.
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu .
The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.
UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here .
Required:
- Master’s degree or higher (e.g., M.A./M.S., Ph.D.) in economics or related field
- Strong potential for or a record of excellence in teaching undergraduate economics courses
- Ability to advise and mentor students
- Highly effective oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) the use of instructional technology and online teaching tools
- Commitment to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the discipline and institution
- Commitment to professional development and collegiality
Preferred:
- Record of teaching online, hybrid, or other distance education platforms
- Experience mentoring and advising undergraduates
- Record of scholarship associated with teaching
- Experience developing course content and structure
- Experience teaching multiple types of economics courses (micro-economics, macro-economics, field courses)
Materials must be submitted via "Apply For Position" below. You will need to create a profile and application; upload:
1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) contact information for three professional references
4.) statement of teaching philosophy and vision, including the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion
You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
Search Timeline is as follows:
Review of applications to begin: November 1, 2023
Screening interviews to begin no earlier than: December 1, 2023
On-site interviews to begin no earlier than: January 1, 2024
Tentative start date: September 3, 2024
For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Caroline Noblet at [email protected] or 207-581-3172.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
Academic Year (Sept-May)
Cover Letter, References, Resume/CV, Teaching Statement