Part-Time Faculty (Temporary) in Political Science

In the Political Science Department, one or more courses may be offered to part-time, temporary faculty members in fall 2025 and/or spring 2026. Courses available could include a variety of courses in Comparative Politics and International Relations.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: syllabus development aligned with departmental expectations, lesson planning, assignment design, grading, office hours, correspondence with students, use of an online learning management system and/or other instructional software, course coordination meetings with other faculty members, and required orientation and training.

Positions typically require teaching in person on campus.

Part-time temporary faculty members may be rehired in subsequent semesters based on course availability, schedule, funding, and performance. Continuation is subject to the terms of the PATFA bargaining agreement and other applicable university policies.

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. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Qualifications:
Required:

• Master's degree in a relevant field. 
• Academic preparation adequate for the courses to be taught.
• Demonstrated ability to teach successful courses at the undergraduate level. 

Preferred:

• Ph.D. or ABD status in Political Science or a closely related discipline by date of hire. 
• At least two years’ college teaching experience. 
   

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.   Review of applications will be ongoing to meet the needs of the fall 2025 and/or spring 2026 semesters.

For questions about the search, please contact department chair Mark Brewer at mark.brewer@maine.edu or 207-581-1863.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

 

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