Assistant Teaching Professor, Communications & Writing

Position Details

Position Information

Position Type Faculty Faculty Track Non Tenure Position Title Assistant Teaching Professor, Communications & Writing Employment Status Full Time Months 9 Campus Biddeford, ME Description

The School of Arts and Humanities (SAH) at the University of New England invites applications for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor in Communications and Writing. The SAH offers major programs in Art and Design Media, Communications and Media Arts, History, English, and Interdisciplinary Studies in the Humanities. The anticipated start date for this position is August 10, 2026.

The teaching load may include courses in professional and technical writing; introductory and advanced interpersonal communications; first-year writing; and the University's First-Year Seminar. Joining a dedicated and interdisciplinary team, the successful candidate will bring an established record of academic and professional experience to the classroom and contribute to UNE's longstanding commitment to multimodal and digital writing, including initiatives in ePortfolio integration, digital humanities, and emerging technologies such as generative AI.

Review of applications will begin immediately and 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
• Evidence of teaching ability, including first-year writing (i.e. sample syllabus & assignments, student evaluations, classroom observation reports)
• Names and contact information for three professional references

For more information, please visit the School of Arts and Humanities website at https://www.une.edu/cas/schools/arts-humanities or contact the director of the School of Arts and Humanities, Dr. Michael Cripps (mcripps@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 MEPL, sick, and personal time.
• 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 courses in communications, professional and technical writing, and first-year writing as an introduction to academic discourse. These courses will contribute meaningfully to the major and minor in Communications and Media Arts, the writing concentration in the English major, the Writing minor, and the Nor'easter Core Curriculum.

The expected teaching load is 12 credits (4 courses) per semester. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in academic advising, recruiting, course and program assessment and service to the school, college, and university.

Qualifications

A terminal degree in communications, writing, or a closely related field is strongly preferred. A master's degree is required. Graduate coursework and/or professional development in writing instruction and undergraduate undergraduate teaching experience are also required.

EEO Statement Summary

Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.

COVID Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE)

Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine's immunization requirements for clinical activity.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2022F0300P Open Date 04/21/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Additional Document (Please see Posting Details for more information)
• Names and contact information for three professional references
• Statement of Teaching Interests and Philosophy

Optional Documents