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The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Southern Maine invites applications for a full-time, Lecturer position, with expertise in Microbiology, for our Fall 2022 Semester.  This is a fixed length appointment starting on August 29, 2022 and will end in May 2023.  

Primary duties will include, but may not be limited to, a lecture course in Microbiology and an associated Microbiology lab course, with multiple sections, and some lab course prep work.  Full-time Lecturers teach four courses per academic semester. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and community engagement.

The Department of Biological Sciences offers a comprehensive program in Biology including Bachelor and Master of Science degrees.  All programs of study provide students with a liberal arts education emphasizing the sciences and strong hands-on experience.  Students have opportunities for enhanced practical experience through research positions, independent research projects, internships, and fellowships in science labs at USM, area biotechnology firms, and research institutes.  Faculty members are currently engaged in active research in Genetics, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Ecology and Evolution.

This is an on campus, in-person teaching position and will pay an annual salary of $49,725.

The University of Southern Maine is committed to building a culturally diverse team of leaders, faculty, and staff. We welcome applicants who are multilingual. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

We live our USM Service Promise: Student Focused Every Day.  We are looking for a team member who understands that promise and supports our core values: Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity and Responsiveness.

The University of Southern Maine (USM) is located in the intellectual, cultural, and economic heart of Maine. Over 60 languages are spoken within an hour’s drive of our three campuses in Portland, Gorham and Lewiston. USM’s three environmentally friendly campuses are unique, yet all share the extensive resources of the university — and all are energized through strong community partnerships. Offering easy access to Boston, plus the ocean, mountains, and forests of coastal, inland, and northern Maine, USM is at the heart of Maine's most exciting metropolitan region.  Our faculty are dedicated researchers and experts in their fields, including multiple recipients of national grants, awards, and fellowships and state, national, and global partnerships are steps from our campuses.

The University of Southern Maine provides a highly competitive benefits package that includes: holidays, vacation and sick time; health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employee and eligible dependents; a 403(b) retirement plan; and more.  

Required Qualifications:

• Terminal degree (Ph.D.) or an M.S. degree with extensive experience, in Microbiology or related field.
• Teaching experience in higher education.

Employees in the University of Maine 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.

Please visit Together for Maine for more information on USM's successful contribution to our Covid-19 public health campaign. 

To apply please click here.  Materials must be submitted via "APPLY FOR POSITION" at the bottom of the job posting. You will create an applicant profile and complete an application and upload a cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae, along with a list of the names and contact information for three references.   Applicants should also submit a statement explaining how their teaching and service, at USM, will contribute to the goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus

We will examine candidate packages on an ongoing basis as they are submitted. 

All required materials must be submitted by July 31, 2022.  

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

The University of Southern Maine is an EEO/AA employer, 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. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Equal Opportunity Office, 101 North Stevens Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME  04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).