Part-Time Faculty - Geography & Anthropology, Spring 2027

University of Maine • Portland, ME

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Southern Maine’s Department of Geography and Anthropology is seeking a part-time faculty member to teach Human Origins (ANT 201) during the Spring 2027 semester, beginning January 19, 2027. The course meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. at the Gorham Campus. It examines fossil and cultural evidence for human evolution, including evolutionary theory, primate behavior, hominid origins and relationships, Pleistocene cultural adaptations, and the origin of modern Homo sapiens. The course explores connections among biology, geography, and culture through skeletal and archaeological evidence.

The instructor will be responsible for the full delivery and grading of the course, including teaching, assessing student performance, and meeting with students as needed. The instructor will receive the course learning objectives, program competencies, a suggested topical outline, and a prior syllabus for reference.

The Department offers an interdisciplinary education exploring relationships among people, places, cultures, and environments. Its faculty emphasize critical thinking, experiential learning, human diversity, and the interconnected world. Part-time faculty are paid on a credit-hour basis according to prior teaching experience and the Part-Time Faculty Association of Maine contract. 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.

Requirements

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Geography, Anthropology, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• College-level teaching experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and teach Human Origins (ANT 201) during the Spring 2027 semester.
• Grade the course and assess student performance.
• Meet with students as needed.
• Use the provided learning objectives, program competencies, suggested topical outline, and prior syllabus as course-development references.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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