What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Biology position at Maine's Public Universities?
Job Description
The University of Maine at Presque Isle is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology beginning September 1, 2025 for an academic year (9 month) appointment. The successful candidate will teach the Anatomy and Physiology two-course sequence with lab which serves biology and a variety of allied health majors. Teaching responsibilities may also include human biology, comparative physiology, or other courses in the candidate's areas of expertise. Responsibilities will encompass course instruction and development, advising, engaging in campus and professional service, and fostering opportunities for undergraduate experiential learning and undergraduate research. We seek a dedicated professional with a passion for teaching and a commitment to career growth. The successful candidate will join an engaged group of science faculty including environmental science, chemistry, agricultural science, computer science, nursing, and allied health in a collegial and supportive small university.
Based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant, the minimum salary for Assistant Professor is $62,222, commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include a 10% employer contribution to the UMS retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents. Visit our benefits website to learn more.
Key Responsibilities include (not limited to) :
- Deliver a minimum of four courses (12 contact hours), or equivalent, per semester at both introductory and advanced levels, including both lecture and laboratory sessions.
- Employ a blend of traditional and innovative modalities (competency-based, online, hyflex, and / or in-person).
- Actively contribute to the academic community through campus and professional service endeavors.
- Assist in curriculum development, managing laboratory spaces, and recruitment to the undergraduate biology program.
- Develop research initiatives that involve undergraduate students, potentially leading to course-based research, capstone experiences, independent projects, conference presentations, publications, and extramural funding.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities : Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to collaborate within the academic community and engage with external stakeholders; proficiency in utilizing innovative teaching methods and technology to enhance student learning experiences, including online instruction; laboratory, research, and other skill sets necessary for teaching and undergraduate research; willingness to travel occasionally.
Required Qualifications :
Preferred : Candidates who can initiate a modest undergraduate research program in biomedical sciences within their first year, to participate in the Maine INBRE (https : / / maineinbre.org / ) program and eventually apply for federal funding to advance this research.
How to apply
Materials must be submitted via "Apply Now" below or visit the UMPI Careers Page at http : / / umpi.careers.maine.edu / .
For application to be considered complete you must create an applicant profile (application) and submit ALL of the following :
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About the University
For more than a century, the University of Maine at Presque Isle has been helping students find their path to great professional careers providing its 1,300 traditional and non-traditional students from all areas of the state, country, and world with life-changing opportunities in a caring, small-university environment.
Further information about the University of Maine at Presque Isle can be found at https : / / www.umpi.edu /
The university sits on 150 acres surrounded by the rolling hills and potato fields of northern Maine and the university strives to be the region's premier learning institution while helping to stimulate cultural and economic development in Aroostook County and the State of Maine. The university serves as an educational and cultural center for the area and its facilities are utilized for lectures, programs, concerts, dance performances, exhibits, and plays that benefit the entire region.
Learn more about what Aroostook County has to offer here.
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About Us
About the University of Maine System
The University of Maine System (UMS), established in 1968, consists of seven universities and the University of Maine School of Law, spread across various locations in Maine. UMS provides system-wide services and governance from these locations, leveraging the distinct strengths and collaborations among its institutions to advance strategic priorities for UMS and the state of Maine.
Choosing UMS means opting for a high quality of life supported by excellent benefits such as tuition waivers, robust retirement contributions, and comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. Maine's diverse landscapes, from accessible wilderness and rugged coastline to urban centers and rural communities, offer numerous cultural activities, strong public schools, safe neighborhoods, and high-quality healthcare. Discover more about Maine's exemplary lifestyle on the Maine Office of Tourism website.
About the Team
For more than a century, the University of Maine at Presque Isle has been helping students find their path to great professional careers providing its 1,300 traditional and non-traditional students from all areas of the state, country, and world with life-changing opportunities in a caring, small-university environment.
Further information about the University of Maine at Presque Isle can be found at https : / / www.umpi.edu / .
The university sits on 150 acres surrounded by the rolling hills and potato fields of northern Maine and the university strives to be the region's premier learning institution while helping to stimulate cultural and economic development in Aroostook County and the State of Maine. The university serves as an educational and cultural center for the area and its facilities are utilized for lectures, programs, concerts, dance performances, exhibits, and plays that benefit the entire region.
Learn more about what Aroostook County has to offer here.
Salary : $62,222
