Part -Time Faculty (Temporary) in Philosophy

University of Maine System • Orono, ME

4h • Onsite

About The Position

In the Department of Philosophy, one or more courses may be offered to part-time, temporary faculty members in fall 2026 and/or spring 2027. Courses available could include PHI 100 Contemporary Moral Problems, PHI 102 Introduction to Philosophy, or PHI 104 Existentialism and Literature. Positions require teaching in person on campus. Part-time temporary faculty members may be rehired 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 university policies. The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world.

Requirements

• PhD or ABD with master’s degree in Philosophy or a closely related field
• Academic preparation adequate for the courses to be taught

Nice To Haves

• At least two years’ college teaching experience

Responsibilities

• syllabus development aligned with departmental expectations
• lesson planning
• assignment design
• grading
• office hours
• correspondence with students
• use of an online learning management system and/or other instructional software
• course coordination meetings with other faculty members
• required orientation and training

Benefits

• tuition benefits (employee and dependent)
• comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability
• retirement plan options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees