Faculty
Summary
College of the Atlantic is conducting an open search for two full-time interdisciplinary artists. We welcome applicants working in and across a range of modalities including, but not limited to, Experimental and Documentary Arts, Time-Based Art Practice, Visual Communication Design, Emergent Media, Sound Art, Sculpture/Three-Dimensional Art, Socially Engaged Art/Art as Social Practice. We are especially interested in candidates who will model a research-informed creative practice for students, incorporate fieldwork, or draw on innovative interdisciplinary/transdisciplinary methods. Ideally, these future faculty members will engage with the variety of experimental work happening across campus as part of the broader curriculum in human ecology.
We seek artists with a demonstrated record of teaching excellence who combine pedagogical techniques and introduce students to a range of materials and technologies. Candidates must be prepared to teach students at a variety of skill levels, at times within the same class. Faculty are expected to offer foundational skills-based courses as well as intermediate and advanced coursework.
College of the Atlantic considers equity and diversity essential to academic excellence. Candidates must have experience successfully engaging students across multiple categories of difference.
Responsibilities
We encourage applicants with interests across the arts, sciences, and humanities who are comfortable working collaboratively at a college without a formal art program. Candidates should be prepared to design coursework with the Arts and Design faculty that contributes to the evolving interdisciplinary curriculum. Faculty at COA generally teach five classes per year (divided across three ten-week terms), mentor and advise students, supervise senior projects and independent studies, and contribute to college governance through committee work. Candidates for this position will also be expected to share in the management of studio facilities alongside colleagues and work-study students or teaching assistants.
We invite imaginative thinking about how candidates might use the college’s flexible curricular structure to offer co-taught, experimental, experiential, or travel courses. COA faculty have the opportunity to develop curricular and co-curricular projects connected to the resources available on campus and in the surrounding area, including its media labs, ceramics studio and darkroom, the Dorr Museum, the college waterfront, Great Duck Island, Mount Desert Rock, the school’s fleet of boats, Beech Hill and Peggy Rockefeller farms, North Woods Ways, the Cox Protectorate, and the college’s proximity to and relationship with Acadia National Park.
Qualifications
MFA or other relevant terminal degree (completed by start date) or equivalent professional experience is required. We seek a teacher with a demonstrated track record of successful college teaching who is also a practicing artist with a developing body of work. Candidates must have knowledge and specific expertise in different areas of contemporary art and culture, as well as an effective understanding of art history, theory, and criticism. Candidates should be able to clearly articulate how their teaching practice addresses categories of difference in meaningful ways, including a working analysis of how structural barriers, inequities, and disparities play out in higher education.
To apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following materials to SlideRoom via
- Letter of application (cover letter)
- Curriculum Vitae including full names with complete contact information for three references (references will be contacted personally during the final stages of the process. Letters of recommendation will not be considered).
- Selected portfolio of work samples
- Selected portfolio of student work
- Teaching Statement that provides demonstrated methods and strategies and specifically articulates ways in which you effectively engage with difference (including racial, gender, economic, and disability differences) in your artistic practice and in the classroom.
- 5–7 short course proposals (brief descriptions, not syllabi). Please include at least one foundational course; and one advanced course incorporating your research/practice interests. Some proposals may be courses you have previously taught, but at least 2 should be courses you’d like to teach if given the opportunity.
Review of materials will begin on November 22, 2024, and continue until positions are filled. We anticipate holding the first round of online interviews in early January. The anticipated start date for this position is September 1, 2025.
Questions about the search may be directed to search committee co-chairs Jodi Baker and Jonathan Henderson via the following email address: arts-faculty-search@coa.edu. Questions about SlideRoom and application support can be directed to Director of Academic & Administrative Services Lothar Holzke at lholzke@coa.edu.
COA operates with an unranked faculty structure. There is no tenure, but there is a formal contract review process in the third, fifth, and eighth years. The advertised positions are for full-time faculty members.
The College of the Atlantic (COA) seeks a full-time permanent faculty member in interdisciplinary computing. The anticipated start date is fall 2025. The successful candidate will be the only faculty member teaching in this area at COA. The faculty member will offer a range of classes to help students gain basic to advanced programming skills, while exposing them to the styles of thought and habits of mind associated with coding and computing. The faculty member is expected to help students make connections between computing and other areas of the curriculum, including the arts and humanities as well as the natural and social sciences.
In addition to introductory and intermediate programming classes, we are interested in a candidate who can offer engaging courses that explore the intersections of computer science and computing with different aspects of the human experience and academic and creative areas. As the only faculty member in computing in a non-departmental, interdisciplinary college, the person who fills this position will have tremendous pedagogical and intellectual freedom. We’re looking for a creative teacher/scholar who would enjoy teaching a wide range of classes to motivated students with diverse interests.
The faculty member must have a PhD or equivalent terminal degree. Candidates from a broad range of backgrounds are encouraged to apply; relevant training for this position could come from computer science, engineering, computational science, applied mathematics, physics, and related fields, as well as emerging, interdisciplinary areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Complex Systems, Network Science, Computational Social Science, Data Science, Digital Humanities, and Digital Arts. Candidates must demonstrate potential for excellent and inclusive teaching. Essential qualifications for this position are a background in computing and an enthusiastic focus on developing creative ways to teach computing and its applications to students with a wide range of backgrounds and goals.
College of the Atlantic is an interdisciplinary college of approximately 350 undergraduate students and 30 faculty members. Its oceanfront campus is adjacent to Acadia National Park. COA’s faculty are not organized by departments, and all students design their own major in human ecology. The average class size is 13. Faculty teach five courses a year distributed across three ten-week terms; faculty also advise students, direct independent studies and final projects, and contribute to the shared governance of the college. Faculty positions are unranked, and COA does not have a tenure system. Instead, all faculty members are periodically reviewed on a fixed schedule, with positive reviews leading to continued appointments of successively longer durations.
Interested candidates should submit a CV, a cover letter addressing interest in and qualifications for the position, and a brief statement of teaching that includes a discussion of the roles of computer science in an interdisciplinary curriculum and your approach to and experience with teaching diverse learners. The CV should include contact information for three professional references; please do not have references send letters. For full consideration, please submit all application materials as a single pdf file to cs-search@coa.edu by December 2, 2024. Questions about the search should be directed to Dave Feldman, search committee chair, at dfeldman@coa.edu.
College of the Atlantic seeks a full-time, permanent faculty member in psychology who is actively interested in teaching and collaborating across disciplinary boundaries. We welcome candidates at any stage in their career. A terminal degree in psychology (PhD, EdD, PsyD) or an equivalent degree in a closely related field (e.g. social work, public health, neuroscience, etc.) is required. Teaching load is five courses divided over three 10-week academic terms (e.g. 1-2-2).
The areas of specialization are open. We seek a colleague who thinks broadly and critically about their discipline with an interest in transdisciplinary work. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a suite of courses that appeals to a wide range of students. They will teach foundational courses in psychology as well as courses within their area of specialization. They will also be expected to regularly offer a course in social science research methods. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in mixed-methods research (including community-based participatory research or other participatory methods), and those who have a record of or demonstrate strong potential for transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary collaboration.
All students at COA design their own transdisciplinary degree within our single major of human ecology. Some students go on to graduate studies in psychology; others use psychology courses to prepare for work in the arts, business, counseling, education, healthcare, law and policy, the sciences, and social work, among other fields. We are particularly interested in candidates who can help students explore the relationships between individuals and the communities and institutions that shape their lives. We seek candidates interested in collaborating with colleagues across disciplines, with experience working with diverse student bodies, and who demonstrate strong potential for excellent and innovative teaching and transdisciplinary work.
College of the Atlantic considers equity and diversity essential to academic excellence. Candidates must have experience successfully engaging students across multiple categories of difference. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds, including racialization, disability, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, marital or family status, and/or age.
To apply:
Interested candidates should submit the below listed materials to psych-faculty-search@coa.edu as a single PDF file. A work sample (e.g. dissertation chapter, article, book chapter) will be requested from short-listed candidates at a later date. Applications received by September 9, 2024 are guaranteed consideration. Review of materials begins in July and continues until the position is filled. Questions can be directed to the search chair, Netta van Vliet: nvanvliet@coa.edu.
- Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae including full names with complete contact information for three references.
- A statement that describes demonstrated methods and strategies through which you effectively engage with difference (including racial, gender, economic and disability differences) and with inter- and transdisciplinary work in your research and teaching.
- Five short course proposals (brief descriptions not syllabi). Please include at least one foundational course and one advanced course incorporating your research/practice interests. Some proposals may be courses you have previously taught but at least two should be new courses you’d like to teach if given the opportunity.
Staff
Summary
The Accounts Receivable/Student Payroll Representative is responsible for student payroll as well as all receivables, including student accounts, summer programs, and all miscellaneous funds. This role is responsible for all aspects of student payroll processing and works closely with students and managers to complete the process. This position also accepts and records all cash receipts.
Essential job function
Student Payroll:
- Accepts student timesheets and checks them for accuracy, totaling the sheets and reviewing them for proper approvals
- Records proper hourly wage for each student and notes overtime hours, if any
- Receives employment forms (I-9, W-4s) from students and records information into the ADP software program
- Enters bi-weekly hours for each student along with proper department codes into the ADP system
- Prints payroll reports and gives them to the Controller on a timely basis
- Maintains spreadsheet for work-study wages, monitoring overages and alerting managers and students when work-study overages happen
- Attends and presents payroll procedures at the new student orientation
- Works closely with the financial aid office on work-study procedures
- Other duties as assigned
Accounts Receivable:
- Processes student batches from registration, financial aid, and student life
- Collects student accounts and answers questions from students and families
- Monitors the collections of student accounts and follows procedures when an account is uncollectible
- Works with Nelnet, the third party payment plan provider, in aiding students to pay their account over an extended period of time
- Maintains spreadsheets for on campus rents and summer program receivables, and accepts and processes cash for both programs
- Reconciles student account details subsidiary ledger to the general ledger
Qualifications
- Three years of related experience with knowledge of payroll processing and receivables a plus, but willing to train the right candidate
- Strong computer skills, ability to multitask, and strong organizational skills
- Team player, strong worth ethic, and friendly and approachable disposition
Please submit resume, cover letter, and name/contact information for three references to Melissa Cook, Controller, at mcook@coa.edu. Please submit applications electronically.
Summary
Operating under general supervision from the dining service co-directors, the day dining room supervisor, in accordance with established policies and procedures, is responsible for overseeing front of house operations in the dining room from 6:30 am to 2:00 pm Mon–Fri. This is a full-time 11-month position with December off.
Essential job function*
- Runs the cash register/point of sale system
- Assists in the setup and breakdown of regular daily operations as well as special events
- Inventory maintenance
- Supervises work study students
- Reports all problems to the co-directors
Other duties and responsibilities
- Actively participates in the COA community by attending meetings as appropriate and assigned by the supervisor
- Assists the dining service co-directors and day cook as time permits in the dining hall
- Performs other related duties as required
- Supervises work-study students
Working conditions / physical demands
Continuous walking, standing, stooping, pushing, and pulling. Ability to lift, carry, and position objects utilizing proper body mechanics and techniques. Utilizes proper sanitary precautions when handling food, trash, garbage, and other potential biohazards. Moderate exposure to injury or other hazards. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. easily and often.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma and equivalent with a minimum of six months of related experience is preferred
- Some experience with food preparation
- Familiarity with cleaning products and equipment
- Sensitive to and awareness of different cultures, as well as, the ability to interact successfully with college age students and their families
Please submit resume, cover letter, and name/contact information for three references to Lise Desrochers, Co-Director of Food Service, at ldesrochers@coa.edu. Applications should be submitted electronically.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.
*External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.
Researchers at Allied Whale were instrumental in developing the techniques of photo-identification of humpback whales, publishing the first North Atlantic Humpback Whale Catalog (NAHWC) in 1977. The catalog now contains photos of 12,000 individual humpbacks contributed by over 800 researchers, organizations, and individuals across the ocean basin. The Director of Photo-Identification Research (DPR) curates the NAHWC and is responsible for all aspects of its management, such as reporting to contributors, analyzing data for reports and publications, and advancing the photo-ID research of NA humpbacks. The DPR manages a small team that includes staff, work-study students, interns, and volunteers. As part of the College of the Atlantic, primarily an undergraduate educational institution, the DPR also plays a strong role in developing and mentoring activities within Allied Whale that can be student-oriented or have specific undergraduate-focused pedagogical goals.
Summary
- Acts as the interface between the catalog and various institutions within the conservation management community, including the International Whaling Commission (and Scientific Committee therein) and NOAA’s Office of Protected Resources.
- Oversees database management and development.
- Maintains relationships with all catalog contributors, understanding, respecting, and maintaining data access rights and privileges on a per-contributor basis.
- Represents the NAHWC and Allied Whale at regional, national, and international professional meetings and provides scientific presentations at those meetings.
- Leads all annual data reporting from the catalogs to contributors, patrons, and conservation management entities. Represents Allied Whale on the Joint Research Steering Committee, a group that guides the use of data taken collaboratively between Allied Whale and the Bar Harbor Whale Watch.
- Assists in fundraising for the catalog.
Essential Job Function
- Serves as the scientific lead for the catalog, including authoring and co-authoring papers, developing research projects and proposals, working with the Allied Whale team to make decisions about how the catalog should evolve and develop.
- Mentors COA and other students in the development of catalog-based research projects within Allied Whale.
- Works as part of the Allied Whale management team pursuing its research and educational-based mission.
- Works as a community member of College of the Atlantic representing Allied Whale, including service on various internal committees as negotiated.
Qualifications
- A Master’s degree or higher (Ph.D. preferred) in marine mammalogy, marine biology or related field
- 3+ years of experience in population/photo-identification studies
- Experience in fundraising and a demonstrated ability to publish in the scientific record
- Expertise in photo-identification techniques and research, as well as mark-recapture theory and practice
- Ability to manage and manipulate SQL-based databases
- Strong analytical, statistical, and coding skills, preferably in R
- Strong communication skills
- Strong scientific writer with a proven track record in science publication
- Strong mentoring skills and a willingness to work with undergraduate students
- Willingness to work in a team environment to jointly achieve Allied Whale’s pedagogical and research goals
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references electronically to Sean Todd, director of Allied Whale, at lholzke@coa.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately with the goal of filling the position as soon as possible. General enquiries regarding the position can be directed to nahwc@coa.edu.
Summary
The College of the Atlantic Director of Internal Events will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing a variety of college events. This role will manage key institutional gatherings, including, but not limited to, convocation, commencement, community events, board of trustee social events, and support summer program events. The position is part of the president’s office, and in the summer months, works closely with the advancement office, to ensure the seamless execution of events that reflect the college’s values and mission.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references electronically. Questions can be directed to Kara Daul at kdaul@coa.edu.
Essential job function
- Plan, organize, and execute college-wide events, such as graduation and commencement, community gatherings, Board of Trustees social events, and summer events
- Work under the direction of the president’s office to align events with the institution’s strategic goals
- Manage event budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions while maintaining high standards
- Coordinate logistics, including working with Buildings and Grounds, catering, audiovisual needs, transportation, and accommodations
- Liaise with internal departments, faculty, staff, and external vendors to ensure successful event delivery
- Work with the communications team to promote events
- Prepare post-event reports, including feedback collection, financial summaries, and recommendations for future improvements
- Maintain a calendar of events and timeline, ensuring proper scheduling and avoiding conflicts
- Ensure compliance with college policies and legal requirements regarding events
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and experience in event management, hospitality, public relations, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
- A minimum of three years of experience in event planning, preferably in an academic or non-profit setting
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work across departments and with various stakeholders
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
- Proficiency in event management software and tools
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by event schedules
- A strong work ethic with a positive attitude and sense of humor
Compensation and benefits
- Salary range: $58,700–$63,000, commensurate with experience
- Full benefits package, including health, dental, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities
Summary
Operating under broad guidelines from the Director of Buildings, Grounds, and Campus Safety and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the incumbent is responsible for cleaning, minor repairs, and ensuring the safety and security of campus buildings and the COA community. Displays a commitment to the unique mission of the college.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references electronically to Dan Daigle, Director of Buildings, Grounds, and Campus Safety, at ddaigle@coa.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately with the goal of filling the position as soon as possible.
Essential job function
- Conducts periodic building checks to monitor the operation and condition of mechanical systems, the safety of the COA community and guests, and the security of COA assets.
- Completes and files a nightly report recording the weather conditions, maintenance, safety, and security concerns.
- Cleans academic buildings, including waxing and cleaning bathrooms and common areas.
- Sweeps walks, picks-up litter, and assists with garbage and recycling disposal.
- Assists in the setup and breakdown of & monitors special events.
- First response to night police or fire department incidents.
- Assists the Director of Buildings, Grounds, and Campus Safety with night maintenance issues.
- Unlocks and secures buildings as necessary.
- Assists Campus Safety with resolving night emergency calls.
- Assists students, faculty, and staff on the weekends as needed.
Other duties and responsibilities
- Meets, greets, and directs late arriving summer program participants and students to their dorm rooms.
- Assists the Buildings & Grounds staff with stocking buildings with supplies as needed.
- Assists the Director of Buildings & Grounds with winter conditions when necessary.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of six months of related experience.
- Familiarity with cleaning products and equipment.
- Sensitivity to and awareness of different cultures, as well as the ability to interact successfully with college students and their families.
- Ability to accomplish work priorities and meet changing expectations.
- Must have a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
Working conditions / physical demands
Continuous walking, standing, stooping, pushing, pulling and driving. Ability to work nights and in adverse weather conditions. Ability to lift, carry, and position objects utilizing proper body mechanics and techniques. Utilizes proper sanitary precautions when handling trash, garbage, and other potential biohazards. Moderate exposure to injury or other hazards. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
The schedule for this position is generally 6:00 pm to 2:00 am and is the only Buildings and Grounds staff on-campus during the weekend. The 5-day work schedule will include Saturdays and Sundays.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.
*External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
College of the Atlantic (COA) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering learning and working environments free from discrimination. The college adheres to all applicable state and federal equal opportunity laws and regulations. In employment, admissions, and access to our educational programs, COA does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex or gender (including gender identity and expression), pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, religious practices, mental or physical disability, genetic predisposition, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, veteran status, marital or partnership status, or any other legally protected status.
