The University of Maine Presque Isle is seeking a broadly-trained historian or political scientist for a 9-month tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of History and Political Science beginning September 1, 2025. The successful candidate will bring a demonstrated record of teaching and research/professional development in the broad areas of history or political science. The candidate should have the ability to grow an exciting and innovative undergraduate academic program and to help build capacity within this program. The University of Maine Presque Isle recently established a B.A. in History and Political Science in the YourPace competency-based modality offered along with the program in traditional in-person and traditional online modalities, which include a range of courses in history and political science. Teaching load will be a mix of traditional in-person, traditional online, and YourPace modalities. Primary teaching responsibilities will include in-person sections of American Government and U.S. and World Civilizations surveys, and upper-level courses in history and/or political science in the traditional in-person, traditional online, and YourPace modalities in accordance with need. Advising history and political science students and serving on 1-2 campus committees is expected, including Early College/Dual Enrollment. Responsibilities include (and are not limited to): + 24 contact hours of teaching per year which may include traditional fall and spring offerings in addition to summer courses; + Participation in Early College/Dual Enrollment + Advising; service to the department, university and community; + Research/publications, conference presentations, or other professional development activities in area(s) of expertise. The position is located at the University of Maine at Presque Isle, but distance delivery modalities may be assigned as determined necessary by the College chair. The schedule will be variable based upon teaching schedule and research demands. Work beyond regular hours (which may include nights and weekends) may be necessary in order to meet the requirements of the position. Based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant, the minimum salary for Assistant Professor is $62,222, 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: + ABD in history or political science (Ph.D to be completed two years following hire). + Demonstrated successful experience in teaching history or political science courses at the collegiate level. + Effective oral and written communication skills and ability to collaborate with the campus, local, and regional communities. + Demonstrated experience or ability to employ high impact teaching practices, multiple forms of formative and summative assessment, and technology that qualitatively improves the learning experience, including on-line teaching methods. + Demonstrated ability to engage in research/publication, conference presentations, or other professional development activities in area(s) of expertise. Preferred: + Ph.D. in history or political science. + 3+ years teaching history or political science courses at the collegiate level in various delivery modalities. + Demonstrated record of campus or community service. + Demonstrated experience with Early College/Dual Enrollment programs. 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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