Job Description

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Statement of the Job
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">Statement of the Job:

Dr. Sandra De Urioste-Stone, Associate Professor in the School of Forest Resources at the University of Maine is seeking applicants for a postdoctoral research scholar with strong social science research background and teaching experience. The successful candidate will (1) teach one undergraduate course per semester, and (2) engage in human dimensions research in the area of One Health and tourism. The candidate will work as part of an interdisciplinary team of faculty and students on a National Science Foundation grant to advance our understanding on the feedback loops between tourism and emerging disease at UMaine. Position is open to social scientists that conduct quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis; experience with qualitative data analysis and participatory techniques is particularly desired.

This is a full time position that will provide an individual who has recently been awarded a doctorate to undertake the responsibilities of a researcher and teacher. The position will include research collaboration, data integration and analysis, and research communication, as well as delivery of classroom instruction to serve the needs of the University of Maine. Typical hiring salary for this soft-money funded position is $55,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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About the University
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">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 .

The University of Maine offers a 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. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

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 .

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Qualifications
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Required:

• Ph.D. in Human Dimensions of Natural Resources, Tourism, One Health, Conservation Social Sciences, Environmental Anthropology, or related fields required.
• Prior research experience with qualitative and quantitative applied social science research.
• Experience with qualitative data analysis.
• Experience conducting multivariate statistical analysis.
• Ability to develop manuscripts.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Demonstrated organizational oral communication skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with undergraduate teaching.
• Experience with planning and facilitating participatory workshops.
• Applicants must be eligible to begin employment in the United States by the start date.

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Materials must be submitted via "Apply For Position" below. You will need to create a profile and application; upload:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) contact information for three professional references

You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

Search Timeline is as follows:
Review of applications to begin: July 5, 2023
Interviews to begin no earlier than: July 6, 2023
Tentative start date: August 1, 2023

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, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5748 Boudreau Hall, Room 101, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207-581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

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Length
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Fiscal Year (12 Months)

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Required Documents
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Cover Letter, References, Resume/CV

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