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The University of Maine at Presque Isle Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program invites applications for multiple Part-Time Faculty positions within the PTA program. This is an on-campus position.

This role will include instruction in the core classes of the PTA program, which are a combination of lecture and lab classes. The collective core faculty are responsible for assuring that students are

professional, competent, safe, and ready to progress to clinical education. The ideal candidate will possess creative skills and experience in multiple areas of physical therapy practice, technical proficiency, and commitment to fostering the development of the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: teaching in various formats such as distance or blended formats, syllabus development aligned with departmental expectations, course and assignment design, grading, office hours, correspondence with students, use of the online learning management system, course coordination meetings with other faculty members, and required orientation and trainings. Part-time faculty may be rehired for subsequent semesters based on course availability, schedule, funding, and performance. Continuation is subject to the terms of the PATFA bargaining agreement and other applicable university policies.

Essential duties also include:

+ Instructions in the didactic and lab components of core PTA courses

+ Assisting program director and ACCE in administrative duties as necessary

+ Advising students in the cohort

Required Qualifications

+ Education: Must have completed an accredited PTA or PT program and hold an unrestricted license. For PTA, an additional bachelor’s degree in exercise science (or clinically relevant field) is preferred.

+ Experience: Minimum 1 year clinical experience. Experience in working with students in a formal academic setting, or as a clinical instructor, is preferred.

Salary is per credit hour and commensurate with qualifications and previous experience, in accordance with the PATFA contract.

How to apply:

Materials must be submitted via "Apply Now" below or visit the UMPI Careers Page at http://umpi.careers.maine.edu/.

You will be required to create an applicant profile and application. In addition, you must upload the following:

+ Cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position with specific reference to the qualifications outlined above; including an indication of which subject(s) you believe you could teach

+ Curriculum vitae (preferred) or résumé

+ Transcript for highest degree earned

Important items to know about the recruitment process:

+ Review of applications will begin immediately.

+ The University is not able to consider applicants who require visa sponsorship support.

+ Incomplete applications will not be considered.

+ Materials received after the application deadline will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

+ Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of references.

+ A background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

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 (https://visitaroostook.com/) .

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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 (https://www.maine.edu/strategic-plan/) 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 (https://visitmaine.com/plan-your-visit/relocating-to-maine) .