Position Title: Outreach Coordinator (id:84013)

Campus: Orono

Department: Canadian American Center – OCAAM

Bargaining Unit:UMPSA

Salary Band/Wage Band: 03

Location:Orono ME

Statement of the Job:

This position performs outreach and administrative duties within a small, close-working team in support of the Canadian-American Center, a complex academic unit in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. This position involves daily contact with a wide variety of constituents both external and internal to the University campus, including students, faculty, university administrators, teachers, business contacts, alumni, and the general public. Typical hiring range for this 9 month work year (September 1 – May 31) position is $38,070 to $42,030 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

To apply, please visit the complete job description link below.

About the University:

The 91±¬ÁÏ 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. 91±¬ÁÏ is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the 91±¬ÁÏ System’s flagship institution. 91±¬ÁÏ 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 91±¬ÁÏ is at . 

The 91±¬ÁÏ offers a  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 91±¬ÁÏ is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

91±¬ÁÏ is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to 91±¬ÁÏ 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 .

Qualifications:Required:

• Graduate Degree  
• Knowledge of Canada
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated creativity and initiative
• Experience in scholarly activities and studies (such as thesis, dissertation, publications and/or conference presentations)
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and video-conferencing software such as Zoom, and willingness to learn new software programs
• Ability to work efficiently in self-directed and team environments
• Ability to travel, normally requiring a valid driver’s license and passport 
• Experience/ability to organize events and programs
• Experience/ability to produce newsletters, social media content, print and web content

Preferred: 

• Graduate Degree in Anthropology, Education, French, History, International Affairs, Political Science, or a related field 
• Bilingual (French and English) 
• Previous experience with K-12 curriculum/education
• Experience in teaching Canadian Studies or French
• Demonstrated research capabilities

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
3.) contact information for three professional references

You will also need to submit 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: April 22, 2024
Screening interviews to begin no earlier than: April 29, 2024
On-site interviews to begin no earlier than: May 6, 2024
Tentative start date: September 3, 2024 

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Frédéric Rondeau at frederic.rondeau@maine.edu.

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 91±¬ÁÏ 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, 91±¬ÁÏ, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

Length:Academic Year (Sept-May)

Required Documents: Cover Letter, References, Resume/CV

To apply for this position, please visit the

TITLE: Assistant Professor of Political Science and Canadian Studies

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BARGAINING UNIT: AFUM

SALARY BAND/WAGE BAND: N/A

LOCATION: Orono, ME

STATEMENT OF THE JOB:

The Department of Political Science and Canadian American Center at the 91±¬ÁÏ are seeking a broadly trained comparativist to fill a full-time, tenure-track academic-year faculty position in Political Science and Canadian Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor, anticipated to start August 28, 2023. This is a 50/50 joint appointment in the Political Science Department and the Canadian-American Center with a tenure home in Political Science.

This position has teaching, research, and service duties. The typical teaching assignment is five courses per year, to include the introductory course in comparative politics, other courses in comparative politics or international relations, and Canada focused courses.

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Being an active contributor to the research and outreach program of the Canadian-American Center by organizing events, symposiums, and activities at a national level
• Maintaining a productive research program in Canadian studies
• Developing and supervising internships for students
• Mentoring undergraduate students in research
• Advising students on their course of study and aiding them in the registration process, which includes maintaining regular office hours and participating in recruitment of students
• Seeking external funding as appropriate to support research and other professional activities
• Performing service at the Canadian-American Center, the Department of Political Science, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the University community

We are a faculty that values work-life balance and maintaining a productively collegial workplace.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:
The 91±¬ÁÏ 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. 91±¬ÁÏ is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the 91±¬ÁÏ System’s flagship institution. 91±¬ÁÏ 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 91±¬ÁÏ is at umaine.edu.

The 91±¬ÁÏ 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. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the 91±¬ÁÏ is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

91±¬ÁÏ is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to 91±¬ÁÏ 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.

Employees in the 91±¬ÁÏ System are required to comply with UMS COVID protocols which currently include, but are not limited to, being vaccinated, obtaining a qualified vaccination exemption, and/or participating in regular COVID testing. Further information can be found on our Together for Maine website.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Ph.D. in Political Science or equivalent degree
• Expertise in Canadian studies
• Evidence of ability to develop and teach courses in a variety of areas including Political Science courses in comparative politics or international relations and courses in Canadian studies
• Record of or demonstrated potential for success in university-level teaching
• A strong emerging record of publications and independent program of research
• A proven record of research or professional activity in Canada.
• Appropriate methodological training and analytical skill

Preferred:

• Evidence of experience in organizing events
• Evidence of effective commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Written and oral skills in French
• Experience effectively mentoring and/or advising undergraduate students
• Record of success in competitive funding
• Area of specialization is open, although due to existing programmatic strengths, we have significant needs for expertise in Canadian politics and public policy, Canadian foreign policy, comparative constitutionalism, the politics of energy and the environment, women and politics, and the politics of multiculturalism

Other Information:
Materials must be submitted via “Apply For Position” on the . You will need to create a profile and application; upload:

1.) A cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position as described above
2.) A resume/curriculum vitae
3.) Letters from three professional references – these should be emailed to Deborah Grant at dlgrant@maine.edu and not uploaded
3.) A journal article, conference paper, or chapter as a research sample
4.) An unofficial copy of graduate transcripts(s)

Additional materials, including available teaching evaluations and course syllabi will be requested at the second round of interviews.

You will also need to submit 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:
Review of applications to begin: October 18, 2022
Screening interviews to begin no earlier than: October 25, 2022
On-site interviews to begin no earlier than: November 7, 2022
Tentative start date: August 28, 2023

Specific questions may be addressed to Amy Fried, Chair, Department of Political Science, amyfried@maine.edu, 207-581-1797 or Frédéric Rondeau, Director, Canadian-American Center, frederic.rondeau@maine.edu, 207-581-4228.

Applicants must be prepared to conduct interviews remotely if circumstances require, and understand that a successful applicant may be asked to consider an offer with a deadline without having been able to make an in-person visit to campus should travel or other restrictions apply.

Appropriate background checks are required.

The 91±¬ÁÏ is an EEO/AA institution and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, 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 person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 Boudreau Hall, 91±¬ÁÏ, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

Length:
Academic Year (Sept-May)

Required Documents:
Copies of Transcripts, Cover Letter, Research Sample, Resume/CV

The Canadian-American Center is hiring for a work-study position. The position will aide the center’s staff with administrative and communications tasks. This position would be a great opportunity for any major interested in international affairs, business management, or marketing and communications.

For the complete job description, and to apply, please visit the 91±¬ÁÏ CareerLink website and log-in to view the job.  Once logged in, search for “Administrative and Communications Aide.”

CareerLink Portal

For any questions related to the position, please contact Aaron Lefebvre at the Canadian-American Center by email (aaron.lefebvre@maine.edu) or by phone at (207) 581-4220.

The National Park Service is hiring French-speaking summer interpreters for St. Croix Island. Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to contact Betsy Arntzen or Billie Roach for assistance applying!  Applications will only be accepted for a limited time, more info below.

Summer Positions open with the National Park Service at Saint Croix Island International Historic Site in Calais, ME.

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One Position: Anticipated start date: May 10, 2020 (flexibility for students). Anticipated end date: October 13, 2020 (flexibility for students).

Wage: $16.27 / hour (2019 pay scale; 2020 may be higher)

One Position: GS-2 Park Guide Interpretation (FRENCH).

Wage: $11.87 / hour (2019 pay scale; 2020 may be higher)

 

Applications open 12/2/2019 and close 12/6/2019. Applications may close early, apply ASAP. For help applying or any questions contact Betsy Arntzen or Billie Roach.