UMFK is seeking to hire a Part-time Computer Sciences Faculty (adjunct) member to teach the following courses for the Fall 2024 semester: 

• COS 260- Foundations of Programming I 
• COS 338- Introductions to Networking
• COS 346- Databases
• COS 360- Computer Organization/ Assembly Language 

Successful candidates will have professional experience in the subject to be taught and either demonstrate or have strong potential for teaching excellence. They also will have a firm commitment to working effectively with students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds.

 

 

 

About the University:

Located on the northernmost border of Maine, the University of Maine at Fort Kent is a career-focused campus offering relevant, experiential, academic programs and services with personalized attention.  UMFK's diverse student population enjoys the opportunity to live and learn in a beautiful, natural setting and a caring, friendly atmosphere where they thrive as engaged members of the community.

Our vision is that UMFK will transform students into professionals who have the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to meet the evolving demands of a modern workforce. 

 

Taught by full-time faculty, our average class size is 16 students to one faculty member. Our students come to us from throughout the United States as well as approximately 30 countries.

 

The great outdoor environment of the St. John Valley and forests of New England provide UMFK with abundant resources for learning and research, as well as easy access to the joys of outdoor sports and nature activities. The University and surrounding communities also play important roles in preserving, cultivating, and celebrating the Franco-American/Acadian culture in the St. John Valley and housing one of two Acadian Archives/Archives acadiennes in the nation. UMFK is the only institution in the United States located at the center of the French culture of northern Maine, eastern New Brunswick, and western Québec, offering opportunities for students to study and live in a bilingual region. The surrounding town of Fort Kent is a welcoming town of approximately 3,800 people who are active in various festivals, community gatherings, and civic work. UMFK is embedded near the center of town allowing easy access to amenities and the community at large.

 

UMFK ranks among the top tier of all northern colleges for the tenth consecutive year, according to the U.S. News & World Report 2021 rankings. For the past 15 years, UMFK has been repeatedly selected as one of the outstanding colleges and universities that The Princeton Review recommends to college applicants in its print and online editions

 

Qualifications:

Required:  

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of field/experience
• Programming experience in C, C++, Python, Java, Assembly, Javascript, CSS, HTML and/or SQL.
• Must have strong organizational and time management skills
• Effective written and oral communication skills with the ability to appropriately use e-mail, and video conferencing tools such as Zoom,
• Experience using D2L Brightspace or other Learning Management Systems (LMS) to facilitate remote learning
• A passion for inspiring students who have faced obstacles in their education

Preferred:  

• Doctoral degree in a relevant discipline or a Master's degree in a relevant discipline with 2+ years of field/teaching experience
• 2+ years of experience teaching computer science at the college level

Other Information:

Materials must be submitted via "Apply For Position."  You will need to create an applicant profile, complete an application (which includes contact information for three professional references), and upload a cover letter and a resume/curriculum vitae which fully describes your qualifications and experiences with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications.  You will also need to complete the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status form.

 

Review of applications begins immediately.  

We are not able to support those applicants who require sponsorship. 

 

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

 

The University of Maine at Fort Kent is an EEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, including transgender status and gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran's status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:  Office of Equal Opportunity, University of Maine, 101 North Stevens Hall, Orono, ME 04469, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

 

Required Documents:

Cover Letter, Resume/CV