Part-Time Faculty - Dental Health

About the University

UMA transforms the lives of students of every age and background across the State of Maine and beyond through access to high-quality distance and on-site education, excellence in student support, civic engagement, and professional and liberal arts programs. UMA is the third-largest public university in Maine. In addition to its main campus in the state’s capital, UMA also serves students at its campus in Bangor (UMA Bangor) and through UMA Centers around the state. With its multiple locations and long-term expertise in online and distance learning, UMA is generally considered the university of choice for Mainers of all ages who want to attend college without uprooting their lives. 

The University of Maine at Augusta is seeking qualified individuals to expand its pool of Part-Time Faculty to be clinical instructors for its Dental Health Programs. This position is required to teach in person at our UMA Bangor Campus.  Additional information about the University's Dental Health Programs can be found at   www.uma.edu/academics/programs/dental-programs/

Please note that this posting is to establish an applicant pool of qualified dental hygiene and dentist adjunct faculty to work with our students in the clinical setting instructing their clinic labs. We anticipate a need for instructors for the Fall and Spring semesters of 2025-2026; however, positions may or may not be immediately available. 

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Clinical grading using an electronic grading portfolio
• Correspondence with students in person and via email
• Use of an online learning management system (Brightspace) and clinical and instructional software
• Course coordination meetings with the Program Coordinator and other faculty members
• Required orientation, educational methods courses, continuing education courses, and program-specific pieces of training.
• Approximately one to two hours per week of outside grading will be required, depending on the number of clinical teaching sessions assigned.

Part-time temporary faculty members may be asked to teach 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 College and University policies.

Qualifications:

Dental Hygiene Required Qualifications:

• Licensed Maine Dental Hygienist with a local anesthesia authority in good standing with the Maine Board of Dental Practice or eligible for Maine licensure with licensure obtained prior to start date
• Must be a graduate of a Commission on Dental Accreditation dental hygiene program
• Associate’s degree in dental hygiene or related field is required
• At least 2,000 hours of successful clinical experience
• Current CPR certification for healthcare providers

Dentist Required Qualifications:

• Licensed Maine DMD/DDS in good standing with the Maine Board of Dental Practice or eligible for Maine licensure with licensure obtained prior to start date
• Must be a graduate of a Commission on Dental Accreditation dental program
• At least 2,000 hours of successful clinical experience
• Current CPR certification for healthcare providers

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful teaching experience in higher education and working in learning management systems (e.g. Brightspace, Blackboard, Canvas, etc.)
• Bachelor’s degree in a science, education, or related field

Salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and previous college teaching experience, in accordance with the PATFA contract.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.   

Application Process:

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered.  

Applications must include:

• A cover letter that fully describes your qualifications and experiences with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications
• A resume/curriculum vitae
• Be prepared to provide three professional references when requested

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately and will be ongoing until filled.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discrimi