Job Information
University of Maine System Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics in Orono, Maine
Statement of the Job:
The School of Economics seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor for a fixed-length term of 1 year, starting September 2025. The position is a 9-month academic year appointment with primarily teaching duties. We are seeking a vibrant, enthusiastic individual with strong teaching and organizational skills who is committed to fostering an inclusive environment for undergraduate economics instruction and mentoring.
Responsibilities of the position include teaching undergraduate economics courses, with an expectation of 3 courses each in two semesters. Assigned courses may include Principles of Microeconomics, Principles of Macroeconomics, and other courses depending on the successful candidate. This person is expected to work closely with the SOE Director, SOE faculty, and the academic administrative personnel of the College, and to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the School, University, and the discipline.
About the University:
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 (https://www.maine.edu/human-resources/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 (https://www.visitbangormaine.com/about-the-region/the-region-at-a-glance/) .
Qualifications:
Required:
Master’s degree or higher (e.g., M.A./M.S., Ph.D.) in economics or related field
Potential for excellence in teaching undergraduate economics courses
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:
- Experience as an instructor and/or teaching assistant in courses such as Principles of Microeconomics, Principles of Macroeconomics, Principles of Economic Data Analysis, and Economics elective courses.
How to apply:
Materials must be submitted via "Apply Now" below. You will need to create a profile and application; upload:
a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
a resume/curriculum vitae
a teaching philosophy statement
For full consideration, materials must be submitted by December 1, 2024
For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Caroline Noblet at caroline.noblet@maine.edu or 207-581-3172
Appropriate background checks are required.
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, 101 Boudreau Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
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