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Part-Time Faculty - Dental Health

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About the University

UMA transforms the lives of students of every age and background across the State of Maine and beyond through access to high-quality distance and on-site education, excellence in student support, civic engagement, and professional and liberal arts programs. UMA is the third-largest public university in Maine. In addition to its main campus in the state’s capital, UMA also serves students at its campus in Bangor (UMA Bangor) and through UMA Centers around the state. With its multiple locations and long-term expertise in online and distance learning, UMA is generally considered the university of choice for Mainers of all ages who want to attend college without uprooting their lives.

The University of Maine at Augusta is seeking qualified individuals to expand its pool of Part-Time Faculty to be clinical instructors for its Dental Health Programs. This position is required to teach in person at our UMA Bangor Campus, our Lewiston Center and/or other distance sites. Additional information about the University's Dental Health Programs can be found at www.uma.edu/academics/programs/dental-programs/.

Please note that this posting is to establish an applicant pool of qualified adjuncts. The University of Maine at Augusta-Bangor Campus, Lewiston Center and other distance sites anticipates a part-time opening for adjunct dental assisting, expanded functions dental assisting, dental hygiene and dentist faculty to provide instruction to our dental health program students in the clinical setting for our clinic labs in both the fall and spring semesters. There is potential for teaching additional courses, contingent upon program needs.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Clinical grading using an electronic grading portfolio
  • Correspondence with students in person and via email
  • Use of an online learning management system (Brightspace) and clinical and instructional software
  • Course coordination meetings with the Program Coordinator and other faculty members
  • Required orientation, educational methods courses, continuing education courses, and program-specific pieces of training.
  • Approximately one to two hours per week of outside grading will be required, depending on the number of clinical teaching sessions assigned.

Part-time temporary faculty members may be asked to teach in subsequent semesters based on course availability, schedule, funding, and performance. Continuation is subject to the terms of the PATFA bargaining agreement and other applicable College and University policies.

Required Qualifications:

Dental Assistant Program:

  • Current Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) in good standing with the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)
  • Maine radiographer license in good standing with the Maine Board of Dental Practice
  • Associate’s degree in a science, education or related field
  • At least 2,000 hours of successful clinical experience
  • Current CPR certification for healthcare providers

Expanded Function Dental Assisting Program:

  • Licensed Maine Expanded Function Dental Assistant
  • Maine radiographer license in good standing with the Maine Board of Dental Practice
  • At least 2,000 hours of successful clinical experience
  • Current CPR certification for healthcare providers

Dental Hygiene Program:

  • Licensed Maine Dental Hygienist with a local anesthesia authority in good standing with the Maine Board of Dental Practice or eligible for Maine licensure with licensure obtained prior to start date
  • Must be a graduate of a Commission on Dental Accreditation dental hygiene program
  • Associate’s degree in dental hygiene or related field is required
  • At least 2,000 hours of successful clinical experience
  • Current CPR certification for healthcare providers

Dentist (eligible for all programs):

  • Licensed Maine DMD/DDS in good standing with the Maine Board of Dental Practice or eligible for Maine licensure with licensure obtained prior to start date
  • Must be a graduate of a Commission on Dental Accreditation dental program
  • At least 2,000 hours of successful clinical experience
  • Current CPR certification for healthcare providers

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Successful teaching experience in higher education and working in learning management systems (e.g. Brightspace, Blackboard, Canvas, etc.)
  • Basic computer skills including the use of Microsoft Word and email
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

Salary: The salary range is per credit hour and commensurate with qualifications and experience:

Service Units

0-5 6-12 3-19 20+

Lecturer I* $1211 $1233 $1250 $1283

Lecturer II** $1443 $1465 $1486 $1521

Lecturer III*** $1580 $1601 $1623 $1657

* 0-10 semesters of previous college teaching

** 11-19 semesters of previous college teaching

*** 20 + semesters of previous college teaching

Applicants must be authorized to work in and reside in the United States. Please Note: We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Application Process:

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered.

Applications must include:

  • A cover letter that fully describes your qualifications and experiences with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications
  • A resume/curriculum vitae
  • Be prepared to provide three professional references when requested

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately and will be ongoing until filled.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis 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, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.

Clery Act:

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report by clicking on this link: https://www.uma.edu/compliance/annual-security-report/

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.

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