Part-Time Faculty - Social Sciences

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 applicants for the position of Part-Time Faculty of Social Sciences . This appointment will start in the fall 2025 semester, with opportunities to teach in future semesters as well. The successful candidate will teach courses in the field of Sociology, Social Science, Anthropology or Geography.

UMA serves a mix of traditional and non-traditional students and offers a wide array of liberal arts and professional programs leading to certificates, and associate and baccalaureate degrees. Programs are delivered on campus, online, and using a network of University centers and sites across the state and internationally.

To learn more about our Social Science Program click here .

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s in Sociology, Social Sciences, or a related field
• Higher Education teaching experience
• Ability to teach introductory, upper level, and elective courses in Sociology, Social Science, Anthropology, or Geography

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D in Sociology, Social Science, or related field
• Ability to teach to the Social Science Program’s core curriculum (e.g. Research Literacy, Research Methods) and supporting students' interest in research and graduate education
• Commitment to interdisciplinary teaching as well as fostering diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice
• Commitment to UMA’s mission in undergraduate education and teaching non-traditional students
• Experience teaching first-generation, justice-impacted, and/or early college students
• Teaching experience in person as well as a variety of distance education instructional modes (e.g. online asynchronous, Zoom)
• Experience with the Brightspace Learning Management System

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

Review of applications will begin on January 10th. Materials received after January 9, 2025, will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

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