Part-time Faculty - Leadership and Organizational Studies, Academic Year 2026 - 2027

University of Maine • Portland, ME

19h • Remote

About The Position

The University of Southern Maine’s Leadership and Organizational Studies Department is seeking applicants for part-time instructors for our 2026 – 2027 Academic Year. Courses will be taught asynchronously online. We are seeking a student-focused instructor who will be responsible for the full delivery and grading of the course. Responsibilities include developing the course, teaching, assessing student performance, and meeting with students as needed. The instructor will be provided with the course learning objectives, program competencies, and suggested topical outline and will be given a previous course syllabus available for reference. USM’s Leadership Studies Program promotes the best leadership knowledge and practice, teaching students the vital tools and best practices for excelling in complex environments. Our graduates leave with skills to lead change, drive innovation, and enhance diversity in organizations and communities — regionally, nationally, and internationally. Part-time faculty members are paid on a credit hour basis based on prior teaching experience, as determined by the Part-Time Faculty Association of Maine (PATFA), an affiliate of the national American Federation of Teachers (AFT) union. Eligible part-time faculty members may elect certain benefits provided by the University of Maine System. In addition, The Center for Academic Innovation provides learning design consulting and faculty development opportunities to help faculty to create engaging programs, courses and lesson plans grounded in evidence-based best practices for every modality. The University of Southern Maine is a vibrant academic community located in the greater Portland, Maine area, including campuses in Portland, Gorham, Lewiston, and online. USM is part of the University of Maine System and offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing hands-on learning, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a highly engaged student-centered learning environment, USM is a steward of higher education, helping drive the economic, cultural, and civic life in the communities where our campuses are located and beyond. USM is committed to providing expanded access to high-quality education that elevates economic opportunity and contributes significantly to the vitality of a diverse society. The University of Southern Maine fosters a welcoming and supportive campus environment that respects and appreciates varied perspectives, enhancing teaching, learning, personal growth, and overall institutional achievement. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our dedication to academic excellence and the enrichment of our community. We are dedicated to our Service Promise, Student Focused Every Day and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in leadership studies, organizational leadership, organizational psychology, organizational behavior, business administration, public administration, higher education and/or student affairs, or a related field.
• Prior college teaching experience in the traditional classroom or online (please include a list of courses taught and delivery mode, i.e., online, in person, or blended, in your cover letter).
• The successful candidate will be well versed in leadership theory, deliberate creative processes, and how leadership may be used to enhance and successfully implement innovation in organizations.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate degree in leadership studies, organizational leadership, organizational psychology, organizational behavior, business administration, public administration, higher education and/or student affairs, or a related field.
• Experience teaching graduate-level leadership or education courses in an online environment.

Responsibilities

• Full delivery and grading of the course
• Developing the course
• Teaching
• Assessing student performance
• Meeting with students as needed

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level