Assistant Professor of Surveying Engineering Technology

The School of Engineering Technology at the University of Maine invites applications for an academic year, tenure track Assistant Professor of Surveying Engineering Technology. The Surveying Engineering Technology program offers innovative in-person and online education at the undergraduate and graduate levels to serve both traditional and nontraditional students. The approximately 400 student population includes B.S undergraduates, undergraduate Certificate students, M.S. in Engineering Technology and Professional Science Masters students, Graduate Certificate students and Eng.D (Doctor of Engineering) students.

The successful applicant will develop and teach online and in-person courses at all levels of the curriculum and will be open to using teaching styles that reach a wide variety of remote students.  Engineering technology faculty members clearly communicate with students the connections between principles and professional practice. The selected faculty member is expected to engage in scholarship, professional service and/or consulting; service to the discipline and the community, as well as professional society activities; ETAC/ABET accreditation efforts; recruitment; student advising; and University committees. The department encourages faculty members to pursue professional development opportunities.

About the University:

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. 

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. 

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.

Qualifications:
Required:

• Licensed as a land surveyor in the United States. 
• A master’s (or higher) degree in a surveying engineering technology related discipline by date of hire. 
• Excellent communication skills.
• Have performed effectively in remote and in-person collaborative team environments.

Preferred:

• Ability to attain a PhD in a surveying engineering technology related discipline within one year of date of hire. 
• Prior successful teaching experience in surveying or engineering practices. 
• Experience working with diverse populations. 

Other Information: 

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

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) 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 references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on February 24, 2025.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Anthony Vannozzi at anthony.vannozzi@maine.edu. 

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening. 

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestr