Part-time Faculty - POP 101: Yoga Through the Liberal Arts
Company: University of Southern Maine
Location: Portland
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
Position Title:
Part-time Faculty - POP 101: Yoga Through the Liberal Arts
Campus:
Portland
City, State:
Portland ME
Department:
Dean -Arts Humanities Socl Sci - PADEN
Bargaining Unit:
PATFA
Statement of Job:
The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at the
University of Southern Maine seeks a certified yoga instructor for
a part-time position co-teaching a class that helps students
explore liberal arts majors through the study of and practice of
yoga. Topics will include yoga philosophy, history, and the
sociology of yoga in America.
Teaching responsibilities for this position include working with a
faculty co-lead to select readings and facilitate class discussion,
and leading students through a yoga practice for each class
meeting. The class will run from 11/03/2022 to 12/08/2022 and will
meet Thursday afternoons from 3:30-5:00PM. The instructor will also
read and assess journal entries and a short final reflective
paper.
The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHS) is the
public liberal arts college of Maine's cultural and professional
center. We offer our diverse community of learners a high-quality,
affordable education with opportunities for engaged research,
scholarship, and creative activity under the mentorship of a
distinguished faculty. Our strong liberal and fine arts programs
provide the heart and soul of the undergraduate experience at the
University of Southern Maine. To learn more about USM's College of
Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences click here
(https://usm.maine.edu/college-of-arts-humanities-social-sciences)
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Part-time faculty members are paid on a credit hour basis based on
prior college teaching experience. In addition, USM employees can
use their USM Card to access the library, Cigna Employee Assistance
Plan, and fitness center(s). USM also offers part-time faculty the
opportunity for development frequently through our Center for
Collaboration and Development (CCD) and the chance to get an online
teaching certification and training through CTEL, in addition to
other developmental opportunities open to all staff throughout the
year.
The University of Southern Maine is committed to building a
culturally diverse team of leaders, faculty, and staff. We welcome
applicants who are multilingual. Women, minorities, individuals
with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
We live our USM Service Promise: Student Focused Every Day. We are
looking for a team member who understands that promise and supports
our core values: Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity and
Responsiveness.
The University of Southern Maine (USM) is located in the
intellectual, cultural, and economic heart of Maine. Over 60
languages are spoken within an hour's drive of our three campuses
in Portland, Gorham, and Lewiston. USM's three environmentally
friendly campuses are unique, yet all share the extensive resources
of the university - and all are energized through strong community
partnerships. Offering easy access to Boston, plus the ocean,
mountains, and forests of coastal, inland, and northern Maine, USM
is at the heart of Maine's most exciting metropolitan region. Our
faculty are dedicated researchers and experts in their fields,
including multiple recipients of national grants, awards, and
fellowships and state, national, and global partnerships are steps
from our campuses.
Want to know more about employment, benefits, and local resources?
Our Employment (https://usm.maine.edu/employment) webpage has
additional information to help you become more familiar with
developing a new career at USM as well as exploring everything the
greater Southern Maine area has to offer.
Qualifications:
+ Certified yoga instructor
+ Experience teaching topics such as yoga history, philosophy, and
sociology.
+ Familiar with trauma-informed and inclusive pedagogies.
Other Information:
Employees in the University of Maine System are required to comply
with UMS COVID protocols which currently include, but are not
limited to, being vaccinated, obtaining a qualified vaccination
exemption, and/or participating in regular COVID testing.
Please visit Together for Maine (http://www.maine.edu/together/)
for more information on USM's successful contribution to our
Covid-19 public health campaign.
To apply materials must be submitted via "Apply for position" at
the bottom of this page. You will create an applicant profile and
complete an application. You will need to upload a cover letter and
resume/curriculum vitae, including a list of the names and contact
information for three references.
We will examine candidate packages on an ongoing basis as they are
submitted.
All required materials must be submitted by July 1, 2022.
We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship
support.
Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the
successful candidate.
The University of Southern Maine is an EEO/AA employer, and does
not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national
origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or
veteran's status in employment, education, and all other programs
and activities. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination
policies: Equal Opportunity Office, 101 North Stevens Hall,
University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711
(Maine Relay System).
Required Documents:
Cover Letter, CV/Resume
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