Adjunct Clinical Faculty

The University of Maine at Fort Kent is seeking a qualified Adjunct Clinical Instructor to provide clinical instruction at Eastern Maine Medical Center (Bangor, ME) for pediatric clinical rotations.

Clinical instructors play an important role in the education of nursing students. They assist students to apply and integrate theoretical learning to client care situations. Clinical instructors enjoy flexible scheduling and participate in student learning. Clinical instructors typically oversee 6 to 8 students at a time.

• The responsibilities of clinical instructors who work with our nursing students include:
• Supervising care provided by a group of students
• Coordinating with staff and supervisors at the clinical site to make student patient assignments.
• Teaching students how to perform duties in the clinical site and answering their questions.
• Assisting students to develop personal learning goals in accordance with nursing program learning outcomes
• Providing ongoing, constructive, and timely feedback
• Serving as professional role models
• Providing patient care and other learning opportunities that are consistent with the student’s level of preparation and clinical learning goals for each course
• Serving as a liaison between the clinical facility and the division of nursing
• Providing summative evaluation of students’ clinical work

Required Qualifications

• BSN
• Valid Maine RN License

About the University

• Located on the northernmost border of Maine, the University of Maine at Fort Kent is a career-focused campus offering relevant, experiential, academic programs and services with personalized attention.
• UMFK’s diverse student population enjoys the opportunity to live and learn in a beautiful, natural setting and a caring, friendly atmosphere where they thrive as engaged members of the community.
• Our vision is that UMFK will transform students into professionals who have the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to meet the evolving demands of a modern workforce.
• The University and surrounding communities also play important roles in preserving, cultivating, and celebrating the Franco-American/Acadian culture in the St.
• John Valley and housing one of two Acadian Archives/Archives acadiennes in the nation.

About the Region

• The surrounding town of Fort Kent is a welcoming town of approximately 4,000 people who are active in various festivals, community gatherings, and civic work.
• UMFK is embedded near the center of town allowing easy access to amenities and the community at large.
• Fort Kent, one of Maine’s northernmost towns, is the beginning of two highways: U.S.
• Route 1 and Route 11.
• The famous scenic U.S.
• Route 1 starts in Fort Kent and passes through the easternmost towns of Maine bordering Canada and ends up in Key West, Florida.
• The town also serves as a gateway to the Allagash Wilderness Waterway.
• From the Allagash Waterway through a forested wilderness, an adventurous canoe trip will take one down to the St.
• John River.
• Excellent alpine and cross-country skiing are additional attractions of the community.
• Of special note is the five-minute walk from the UMFK campus to the beautiful Fish River which flows into the St.
• John River that serves as the international boundary between Maine and New Brunswick, Canada.

How to Apply

Materials must be submitted via "Apply Now" below. You will need to create an applicant profile and complete an application.

1. A cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position with specific reference to the qualifications outlined above 2. A resume 3. Contact information for three professional references

Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will remain posted until filled.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered.

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

Appropriate background checks are required.

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 Report [https://www.umfk.edu/safety/security/]. If you have any questions, contact Student Affairs at (207) 834-7587.

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].