Part-Time Faculty: History and Political Science

University of Maine System•Presque Isle, ME

12h

About The Position

The University of Maine at Presque Isle is seeking part-time adjunct faculty who are subject matter experts in History and Political Science. The program supports online and in-person instruction, delivered in traditional 15-week semesters and/or 8-week Competency-Based Education (CBE) formats. YourPace/CBE competencies are fully online and asynchronous, and interpersonal interactions with students are expected. Compensation is based on agreements under the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreements/MOU. Adjunct faculty for undergraduate programs must have at least a master’s degree from an accredited institution and/or significant work experience in a related field. Adjunct faculty for graduate programs must have a doctorate, terminal or advanced degree in the field of study, and/or significant work experience in a related field. College-level teaching, online teaching, and competency-based education experience are preferred. Adjunct faculty teaching fully online must have suitable technology, including a computer or laptop with appropriate processing speed, high-speed internet, a webcam, and a microphone. Applicants submit a cover letter describing their experience, interests, suitability, and the subjects they could teach; a CV (preferred) or résumé; and a transcript for their highest degree earned. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with hiring as programmatic needs arise. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Candidates advancing to final stages may be asked for references and will undergo a background screening. Applicants requiring visa sponsorship cannot be considered.

Requirements

For undergraduate degree programs, a master’s degree from an accredited institution and/or significant work experience in a related field.
For graduate degree programs, a doctorate, terminal or advanced degree in the field of study, and/or significant work experience in a related field.
For fully online teaching, access to appropriate technology, including a computer or laptop with appropriate processing speed, high-speed internet, a webcam, and a microphone.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching at the college level.
Online teaching experience.
Experience teaching in a competency-based education model.

Responsibilities

Teach History and/or Political Science through online and/or in-person instruction.
Deliver instruction in traditional 15-week semesters and/or 8-week Competency-Based Education formats.
Interact with students, including in fully online and asynchronous CBE courses.