Part -Time Faculty (Temporary) in Political Science

University of Maine System • Orono, ME

5h • Onsite

About The Position

In the Department of Political Science, one or more courses may be offered to part-time, temporary faculty members in fall 2026 and/or spring 2027. Courses available could include courses in comparative politics, international relations, and media and politics. 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. UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine, offering numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living in the greater Bangor area.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Political Science or a closely related field
• Academic preparation adequate for the courses to be taught

Nice To Haves

• At least two years’ college teaching experience
• Ph.D. in Political Science or a closely related field

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
• short and long term disability
• retirement plan options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees