The School of Nursing at the University of Maine seeks applicants for a full-time, academic-year (9-month), non-tenure-track, soft-money funded Lecturer of Nursing position. This is a 100% teaching position. External funding is currently available for this lecturer position through August 31, 2027. Responsibilities will include teaching and student advising. The position carries an expectation to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the University and the discipline. The School of Nursing is looking for a candidate to fulfill a 24-credit load per academic year (Sept – May). Each semester, 12 credits will be divided between teaching and academic advising: + 5 credits will be designated towards being the 1st-3rd semester academic advisor for the School of Nursing. Additional responsibilities include: attending open houses, accepted student days, freshman orientation, and being actively engaged in our SON Living Learning Community (LLC). + 7 credits dedicated towards teaching in the undergraduate nursing program. The candidate may also be needed to teach other undergraduate lab/clinical rotations in the baccalaureate nursing program, as needed. 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: + A Master of Science in Nursing, Current licensure as an RN, or eligibility for Maine licensure by date of hire. + Commitment to teaching, professional development, and service. + Minimum of five years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse. + Documented expertise in his or her area(s) if teaching responsibility. + Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. + Commitment to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the discipline and institution. Preferred: + Two years of documented college/university-level teaching experience including didactic, clinical, or laboratory courses in a pre-licensure nursing program. Preference will be given to candidates prepared to teach or contribute to the following courses in a specified area of clinical expertise: + NUR101: Issues and Opportunities in Nursing + NUR102: Foundations in Nursing Practice I + NUR106: Foundations in Nursing Practice Lab + NUR200: Care of Adults I + NUR303: Pathophysiology + NUR316: Pharmacology + NUR444: Management and Leadership in Health Care System + NUR455: Senior Clinical Practicum Other Information: To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below: 1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position 2.) a resume/curriculum vitae 3.) A statement of teaching experience and philosophy (max 2 pages) 4.) A one-page statement of the applicant’s approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion in academia. 5.) Copies of college transcripts. Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on November 15, 2024. For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Annie Smith at annie.smith@maine.edu or 207-974-9128. 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, 101 Boudreau Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System). Clery Act The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report (https://umaine.edu/police/clery-annual-safety-report/) . If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.