The primary purpose of the position is to instruct and supervise students enrolled in School of Marine Sciences academic diving courses (SMS 124 and SMS 324). This position also includes overseeing the maintenance of instructional scuba gear and a compressor for filling air cylinders. This position is based primarily at the Darling Marine Center in Walpole, ME, and is field intensive. The job does include some travel to Orono. Typical hiring salary for this part-time position is $31,827 commensurate with qualifications and experience. Complete Job Description (https://drive.google.com/file/d/14B97dfWUm23ldUN1ts5XEEw0GP5fgf0b/view?usp=sharing) 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: + Typically has the education associated with a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of relevant professional experience. + Current AAUS/UMaine Diving Medical Exam. + Current certification as CPR/FA/O2 Instructor. + Current status as an AAUS Scientific Diving Instructor or achieved within 6 months of hire. + Current status as an effective, active, and insured Instructor (PADI or SDI preferred) + Valid Maine driver’s license and be eligible to be authorized and approved as a university driver based on the Driver Administration Policy. + Knowledge of scientific diving regulations, skills, and techniques. + Ability to follow strict safety guidelines and detailed work instructions. + Must be able to take initiative and operate independently. + Must possess desire and motivation to exhibit role-model behavior and serve as a mentor to student divers. + Must provide all personal diving equipment. Preferred: + Graduate degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience + Experience with scientific diving instruction. + Experience preparing and maintaining dive equipment. + Cold water diving with heavy current and low visibility diving experience. 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 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 February 17, 2025. For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair William Ellis at william.ellis@maine.edu or 207-581-4385. The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post offer physical. 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. 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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.