University of New England
Location
Biddeford, ME | United States
Job description
The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SSBS) in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at the University of New England (UNE) invites applications for an Adjunct Assistant Teaching Professor to teach Animal Learning and Behavior Labs in Spring 2024. The successful candidate will join an energetic, dedicated, and productive group of faculty with expertise across the social sciences including anthropology, archaeology, political sciences, psychology, and sociology. The start date for the position is January 17, 2024.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply for this position, please submit the following materials:
For more information, please visit the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences website at or contact the academic director of the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Dr. Michael Burman ( [email protected] ).
UNE is a private, non-profit, comprehensive R2 university, with campuses in Portland and Biddeford, Maine and Tangier, Morocco. The College of Arts and Sciences is located on UNE’s waterfront Biddeford campus, with nearby city-based amenities in Portland (a 30-minute drive) and Boston (a 2-hour drive). UNE’s location in southern Maine also affords easy access to forests, mountains, freshwater lakes, rocky coastlines, and sandy beaches. CAS, one of UNE’s six colleges, has a primary focus on undergraduate education.
UNE offers students a highly integrated learning experience that promotes excellence through interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in education, research, and service. UNE’s excellence could not happen without a dedicated and talented faculty and professional staff. Our core values include but are not limited to Student Centeredness; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; and Relentless Inquiry. Visit to learn about our mission, vision, and core values.
UNE is a great place to work. We boast both a tight-knit community and access to a wide array of degree programs, research opportunities and cultural events. We have three distinct campuses that combine to offer students a range of learning experiences. Our two Maine campuses house our nationally recognized undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, while our campus in Tangier, Morocco is home to an innovative semester abroad program. UNE is perennially included on “best colleges lists” by U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, Forbes, and others. Portland is one of the nation’s most livable small cities with an incredible natural environment, friendly people, a wealth of arts and cultural institutions, and major medical facilities. Outside magazine named it as one of the “Greatest Places to Live in America”, and Bon Appetit selected Portland as the 2018 “Restaurant City of the Year”.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach 4 sections of PSY 384 L – Animal Learning and Behavior Laboratory. The sections are scheduled to meet Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 2:00 – 4:50pm on the Biddeford Campus from Wednesday, January 17 through Friday, May 10, 2024.
Responsibilities include:
Qualifications
A master’s degree (or bachelor’s degree with relevant experience) in psychology, animal behavior, or a closely related field is required at the time of appointment. Candidates with a Ph.D. and/or undergraduate teaching experience are preferred. Basic animal handling skills are required. Familiarity with Med Associates scientific software and apparatus is preferred.
Individuals committed to teaching with inclusive pedagogies that promote active engagement to foster student learning are also encouraged to apply. We especially welcome applications from candidates with experience in diversity, equity, inclusion and justice issues in higher education.
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