The School of Marine and Environmental Programs (SMEP) in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at the University of New England (UNE) invites applications for a full-time, Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in Environmental Studies starting in August 2025. The successful candidate will join a collegial, engaged team of faculty and professional staff in a school offering programs in Marine Science (with tracks in Marine Biology and Oceanography); Aquaculture, Aquarium Sciences, and Aquaponics; Sustainable Ecological Aquaculture; Marine Affairs; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; and minors in Geographic Information Systems and Climate Change Studies.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.To apply for this position, please submit the following materials:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- A statement of teaching philosophy and interests
- Names and contact information for three professional references.
For more information, please visit the school website at https://www.une.edu/cas/schools/marine-environment or contact the School Director, Charles Tilburg, at ctilburg@une.edu.
About the University of New England
UNE is Maine’s largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state’s top provider of health professionals and home to Maine’s only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.
Benefits Overview
- Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage.
- Up to 8% retirement plan match.
- Generous leave time, including vacation, sick, and personal time, and 12+ holidays per year.
- Educational benefits:
- UNE tuition waiver for employees, spouses, and domestic partners.
- UNE tuition waiver for dependents of employees with 1 year of full-time service.
- 50% tuition reduction if less than 1 year of full-time service.
For more information about our outstanding benefits, please visit: UNE Benefits Overview
Responsibilities
The school seeks candidates to teach undergraduate courses in environmental studies, including introductory-level courses satisfying requirements for UNE’s general education curriculum. The candidate may also teach courses in marine biology, or in their area of expertise as needed and appropriate. The typical teaching load is the equivalent of 12 credits per semester. Additionally, the successful candidate will be invited to engage in curriculum development and participate in academic advising, recruiting, course and program assessment, and service to the school, college and university.
Qualifications
A master’s degree in environmental studies, environmental sciences, marine biology, or a related field is required at the time of appointment. Preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D., and those with college teaching experience.
Individuals committed to teaching with inclusive pedagogies that promote active engagement to foster student learning are encouraged to apply.