Job Description

Statement of Job:

The University of Maine at Augusta is seeking qualified individuals to expand its pool of part-time faculty of clinical instructors for its Dental Health Programs. This position is required to teach in person at its UMA Lewiston Center. Additional information about the University\'s Dental Health Programs can be found at

Review of applications is ongoing. Please note that general part-time faculty postings are to establish applicant pools. We anticipate a need for instructors for the Fall and Spring semesters of 2023-2024; however, positions may or may not be immediately available.

The University of Maine at Augusta-Lewiston Center anticipates a part-time opening for adjunct dental assisting, expanded functions dental assisting, dental hygiene, and dentist faculty to provide instruction to our dental health programs\' students in the clinical setting for our clinic labs in both the fall and spring semesters. There is potential for teaching additional courses, contingent upon program needs.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• clinical grading using an electronic grading portfolio
• correspondence with students in person and via email
• use of an online learning management system (Brightspace) and clinical and instructional software
• course coordination meetings with the Program Coordinator and other faculty members
• required orientation, educational methods courses, continuing education courses, and program-specific pieces of training
• approximately one to two hours per week of outside grading will be required, depending on the number of clinical teaching sessions assigned.

Part-time temporary faculty members may be asked to teach in subsequent semesters based on course availability, schedule, funding, and performance. Continuation is subject to the terms of the PATFA bargaining agreement and other applicable College and University policies.

Salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and previous college teaching experience, in accordance with the PATFA contract.

UMA transforms the lives of students of every age and background across the State of Maine and beyond through access to high-quality distance and on-site education, excellence in student support, civic engagement, and professional and liberal arts programs.

UMA is the third-largest public university in Maine. In addition to its main campus in the state\'s capital, UMA also serves students at its campus in Bangor (UMA Bangor) and through UMA Centers around the state. With its multiple locations and long-term expertise in online and distance learning, UMA is generally considered the university of choice for Mainers of all ages who want to attend college without uprooting their lives.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications: (Varies Depending on the Dental Program)

• Expanded Function Dental Assisting Applicants: Licensed Expanded Function Dental Assistant with ME Radiographer license in good standing with the Maine Board of Dental Practice

• Dental Assisting Program Applicants: Current Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) in good standing with the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) and ME Radiographer license in good standing with the Maine Board of Dental Practice. Bachelor\'s degree in a science, education, or related field

• Dental Hygiene Program Applicants: Licensed Maine Dental Hygienist with a local anesthesia authority in good standing with the Maine Board of Dental Practice or eligible for Maine licensure with licensure obtained before their start date. Must be a graduate of a Commission on Dental Accreditation dental hygiene program. Bachelor\'s degree in a science, education, or related field

• Dentist Applicants (eligible for all programs): Licensed Maine DMD/DDS in good standing with the Maine Board of Dental Practice or eligible for Maine licensure with licensure obtained before their start date. Must be a graduate of a Commission on Dental Accreditation dental program

All Dental Program Applicants:

• At least 2,000 hours of successful clinical experience
• Basic computer skills including the use of Microsoft Word and email
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Current CPR certification for healthcare providers

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful teaching experience in higher education and working in learning management systems (e.g. Brightspace, Blackboard, Canvas, etc.)

Other Information:

Materials must be submitted via "Apply for Position" below. You will need to create an applicant profile and upload:

a cover letter that fully describes your qualifications and experiences with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications

a resume/curriculum vitae

contact information for three professional references

You will also need to complete the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status form. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa Sponsorship support.

Review of applications will begin immediately and is ongoing. Materials received after August 1, 2023, will be considered at the discretion of the university.

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 at Augusta 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 nondiscrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5748 Boudreau Hall, Room 101, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207-581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

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Other

Required Documents:

Contact Information for Professional References, Cover Letter, Resume/CV

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