Lecturer of Nursing - Laboratory Resource

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.