What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Faculty - Veterinary Technology position at University of Maine?
Part-Time Faculty – Veterinary Technology - Bangor
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.
Statement: The University of Maine at Augusta is seeking qualified applicants for an adjunct instructor for a veterinary emergency/critical care medicine course on the Bangor campus. Applicants should be willing to teach both on campus (face-to face courses) as well as online. In addition to smart classrooms, our instructors have access to a complete surgical suite, large pre-surgical area, and digital radiography on campus to enhance student learning. The appointment will begin summer semester 2026. For additional information about UMA's programs and degrees, please click here .
UMA faculty are expected to be excellent teachers, responsive to changing professional needs; committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning; and committed to effective use of technology including distance learning.
UMA serves a mix of traditional and non-traditional students and offers a wide array of liberal arts and professional programs leading to certificates, associate and baccalaureate degrees. We seek candidates whose teaching, scholarship, and mentorship support our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Qualifications
Required:
- Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from an accredited (AVMA) university
- Current Maine State Veterinary license
Preferred:
- A strong commitment to teaching
- Demonstrated teaching skills
- Previous teaching experience
- Excellent communication skills with students, peers, administrations, staff, and the general public
- Ability to work in a collaborative team setting
Salary: The salary range is per credit hour and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Requirements:
- 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 supply contact information for three professional references when requested
We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support .
Incomplete application materials cannot be considered.
Review of applications will start on May 1. 2025. Materials received after April 30, 2025, will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
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 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 non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207-581-1226. TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report .
