Assistant or Associate Professor of Business
University of Maine System
The University of Maine at Presque Isle is seeking an academic year, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Business to begin September 2025.
The successful candidate will primarily teach undergraduate and graduate courses in business, preferably with a specialization in areas of data analytics, finance, and/or supply chain management. Responsibilities span teaching, professional activity, and professional service, including course instruction and development, advising, and developing opportunities for undergraduate internships and experiential learning. We seek a dedicated professional with a passion for teaching and a commitment to career growth, who values and actively demonstrates collegiality, collaboration, and cooperation in the workplace.
Responsibilities Include:
+ Deliver a minimum of four courses, or equivalent, per semester at both introductory and advanced levels, employing a blend of traditional modalities (competency-based, online, hybrid, and/or in person).
+ Actively contribute to the academic community through campus and professional service endeavors.
+ Assist in the development, instruction, and administration of both graduate and undergraduate programs with an emphasis on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in business education.
+ Develop initiatives that involve undergraduate students, potentially leading to internships, independent projects, or conference presentations/ publications.
This is a 9-month, on- campus or hybrid, academic year appointment. Hybrid faculty are required to attend 2-3 on-campus workshops and/or events, in-person, during the academic year.
Based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant, the minimum salary for Assistant Professor is $62,222 and for an Associate is $70,948, commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include a 10% employer contribution to the UMS retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents. Visit our benefits website to learn more.
Required Qualifications:
+ Doctoral Degree in Business Administration or a closely related field from an accredited institution. A Master’s degree may be considered in combination with significant professional experience or recognition in a related field.
+ Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to collaborate within the academic community and engage with external stakeholders.
+ Proficiency in utilizing innovative teaching methods and technology to enhance student learning experiences, including online instruction.
+ A professional who values and actively demonstrates collegiality, collaboration, and cooperation in the workplace.
+ Willingness to travel occasionally.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Licensure or certification relevant to the field of business
+ A minimum of 7-10 years’ experience working directly in management and leadership positions
+ Prior experience developing graduate level curriculum
+ Experience with competency-based education
+ Demonstrated experience in mentoring undergraduate students and fostering their professional development.
+ Experience in scholarly activities including such things as publications, presentations, or securing external funding.
How to apply
Materials must be submitted via “Apply Now" below or visit the UMPI Careers Page at http:// umpi.careers.maine.edu /.
For application to be considered complete you must create an applicant profile (application) and submit ALL of the following:
+ Cover letter
+ Resume
+ Transcripts
+ Teaching Philosophy
Important items to know about the recruitment process:
+ Review of applications will begin on April 30, 2025.
+ 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.
+ The University is not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.
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) .
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