Part-Time Faculty - English

University of Maine System•Augusta, ME

About The Position

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 applicants for the position of Part-Time Faculty of English. Applicants should be prepared and willing to teach English courses in a variety of potential modalities, including online, Zoom, and/or in person. This position includes the following courses: ENG 101W: College Composition and/or ENG 317W Professional Writing. This appointment will begin in the fall 2026 semester. For additional information about UMA's programs and degrees, please visit our web site at https://www.uma.edu/academics/programs/ [https://www.uma.edu/academics/programs/]. UMA faculty members are expected to be excellent teachers, responsive to changing professional needs; committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning; and invested in the 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 supports our mission of transforming the lives of students.

Requirements

MA in ENG or related field
Three to five years of teaching experience
Experience with a variety of students, including first-generation college students, as well as non-traditional and traditional aged students.
Experience teaching in a variety of modalities, including face to face, on Zoom, and online