Job Description

Lecturer of Nursing - Resource Laboratory

The University of Maine at Augusta is seeking applicants for a full-time renewable (non-tenure track eligible) Lecturer of Nursing - Resource Laboratory for its Nursing Program This academic year appointment will start in the Fall ‘26 semester. This position is a full-time faculty member responsible for the coordination, planning, and administration of laboratory experiences within the nursing curriculum. The role is structured to include approximately 8 credits of lab management responsibilities and 4 credits of lab teaching.

Schedule: On-campus presence is expected 4-5 days per week depending on student learning and program needs.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Laboratory Curriculum Management (8 Credits)

• Curriculum Support: Collaborates with faculty to support the overall curriculum for laboratory and simulation learning.
• Lab Maintenance & Inventory: Facilitates and oversees lab supply inventory, organization, and ordering for the program.
• Equipment Oversight: Collaborates with the Simulation Specialist to provide recommendations for equipment and maintenance needs.
• Scheduling & Coordination:
  • Facilitates scheduling of open lab practice sessions for all nursing students.
  • Coordinates with the Director of Nursing, Clinical Coordinator, and Simulation Specialist to schedule lab activities across all sites.
  • Negotiates scheduling for simultaneous labs (e.g., Foundations and Adult labs).

2. Instruction and Faculty Support (4 Credits)

• Direct Instruction: Teaches in lab settings, focusing on Health Assessment, Foundations, Adult labs, and simulation support.
• Student Evaluation: Facilitates instruction in open laboratory settings and provides targeted assistance on "checkoff days" for efficient student evaluation.
• Faculty Orientation: Orients new faculty to the lab setting and provides ongoing support for faculty teaching activities in the lab across all sites.

3. Distance Education Coordination

• Supply Logistics: Collaborates with all distance learning sites to ensure locations are adequately stocked with necessary supplies.
• Effectiveness Evaluation: Evaluates lab kits and distance site equipment each semester for learning effectiveness.
• Clinical Compliance: Coordinates with distance site support faculty to ensure required lab and clinical hours are being met.

4. Professional and University Service

• Committee Involvement: Participates in Program and University Committees.
• Program Culture: Attends faculty meetings to engage in shared decision-making and professional growth.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Licensure: Current, unencumbered Maine RN license or eligibility for Maine practice.
• Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of clinical experience.
• Skills: Demonstrated clinical competence, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Specialized Experience: Prior experience within a health professionals clinical laboratory, simulation center, or lab/simulation management.
  

Salary: The hiring salary for this position is $55,000 and is commensurate with training, education, and experience and will take into consideration the salary of current UMS employees for transfer/promotion.

Benefits: UMA offers a wide range of benefits including tuition benefits for employee and dependents, comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, short term and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. The University of Maine System is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

• A cover letter that fully describes your qualifications and experiences with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications
• A resume/curriculum vitae
• Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for three professional references. One of the references must be a recent supervisor.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

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.

UMA serves a mix of traditional and non-traditional students and offers a wide array of liberal arts and professional programs leading to certificates, and associate and baccalaureate degrees. Programs are delivered on campus, online, and using a network of University centers and sites across the state and internationally. Classes can be taught through the following modalities: in-person, online, distance synchronous, hyflex, and hybrid/blended.

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 Reportannual-security-report/

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