The purpose of the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs is to help assure coordination and quality of the multiple academic supports for students across modalities of learning. They develop an array of programs and partnerships to provide educational opportunities to existing and new sectors of students. They work closely with academic partners at the University of Maine as a liaison to the regional campus of UMaine Machias. 

 

Complete Job Description

About the University:

The University of Maine at Machias (UMM), the regional campus of the University of Maine, awards baccalaureate and associate degrees, and certificates. Established in 1909, it is the easternmost university campus in the United States, located on the Gulf of Maine and surrounded by rivers, forests, fishing villages, and blueberry barrens. This unspoiled portion of the Atlantic coast is known for its outdoor recreational opportunities and quality of life. 

 

UMM serves approximately 750 students with a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. The academic experience emphasizes learning both in the classroom and in experiential settings, with a focus on community-engaged educational opportunities. The area's bountiful natural resources, and rich environmental, recreational, cultural, and education traditions inform the campus. For more information about the University visit machias.edu.

 

The University of Maine at Machias 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. For more information about Machias, Maine, please click here .

Qualifications:

Required:

• A terminal degree in their area of study.
• 3 years' experience in higher education administration.
• Credentials must be commensurate for appointment with immediate tenure at the rank of associate or full professor.
• Experience in working with different modalities of instruction.

Preferred:

• Served as a program coordinator or division chair at a small college campus.
• Experience working on a regional campus.
• Experience in working with rural education.
• Knowledge of curriculum design and assessment, as well as the process of curriculum and program development.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team-oriented environment with staff and faculty across all areas of the university and UMS.
• Demonstrate success with organization, time management, and problem solving skills.

Other Information:

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

 

You will also need to complete 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: May 3, 2024
Screening interviews to begin no earlier than: May 17, 2024 
On-site interviews to begin no earlier than: May 31, 2024
Tentative start date: August 15, 2024 

 

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, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

Length:

Fiscal Year (12 Months)

Required Documents:

Cover Letter, Resume/CV