Part-Time Faculty - Engineering, Spring 2027

University of Maine • Portland, ME

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About The Position

The University of Southern Maine’s Department of Engineering seeks part-time instructors for the Spring 2027 semester, beginning January 19, 2027. Instructors will have full responsibility for course delivery and grading. Courses include Circuits I: Steady-State Analysis (ELE 216), Circuits Laboratory (ELE 219), Engineering Tools: SolidWorks (EGN 182), and Engineering Tools: Spreadsheet Programming (EGN 189). Instructors will receive course learning objectives, program competencies, a suggested topical outline, and a previous course syllabus for reference.

Preference is given to candidates able to teach on-site in Gorham, Maine; applicants who can teach only remotely online will also be considered. Applicants should indicate whether they are able and/or willing to teach on-site. Part-time faculty are paid on a credit-hour basis according to prior teaching experience. Eligible part-time faculty may elect certain University of Maine System benefits. The Center for Academic Innovation offers learning design consulting and faculty development opportunities to support engaging courses and lesson plans grounded in evidence-based practices.

The University of Southern Maine is a student-centered academic community in the greater Portland, Maine area, with campuses in Portland, Gorham, Lewiston, and online. Its Department of Engineering provides an education based on mathematics, science, and liberal arts, with broad undergraduate programs, specialization opportunities, integrated engineering software, and technical electives. USM emphasizes hands-on learning, community engagement, interdisciplinary collaboration, access to high-quality education, and a welcoming environment that respects diverse perspectives.

Applications are reviewed immediately, and the positions remain open until filled. Applicants must submit a cover letter describing their qualifications and a CV or resume. Finalists will be asked to provide contact information for three professional references. Applicants requiring visa sponsorship cannot be considered. The successful candidate will undergo appropriate background screening.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree in engineering, computer science, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in the subject matter of the course or courses to be taught.
• Submit a cover letter describing qualifications and a curriculum vitae or resume.
• Applicants must not require visa sponsorship support.
• The successful candidate must undergo appropriate background screening.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience.
• An advanced degree in engineering, computer science, or a related area.
• Ability and/or willingness to teach on-site in Gorham, Maine; candidates able to teach only remotely online will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more of the listed engineering courses during the Spring 2027 semester.
• Take full responsibility for course delivery and grading.
• Use the provided course learning objectives, program competencies, suggested topical outline, and previous course syllabus as course-planning resources.

Benefits

• Eligible part-time faculty members may elect certain benefits provided by the University of Maine System.
• Learning design consulting and faculty development opportunities through the Center for Academic Innovation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time