Part-Time Faculty - Geography & Anthropology, Spring 2027

University of Maine System • Gorham, ME

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Southern Maine’s Department of Geography and Anthropology seeks a part-time faculty member to teach Human Origins (ANT 201) during the Spring 2027 semester, beginning January 19, 2027. The class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. at the Gorham Campus.

Human Origins focuses on fossil and cultural evidence for human evolution. Topics include evolutionary theory, primate behavior, hominid origins, fossil hominid taxonomy and phylogenetic relationships, Pleistocene cultural adaptations, and the origin of modern Homo sapiens. The course explores relationships among biology, geography, and culture through skeletal and archaeological evidence.

The instructor is responsible for full course delivery and grading, including teaching, assessing student performance, and meeting with students as needed. The instructor will receive learning objectives, program competencies, a suggested topical outline, and a prior course syllabus for reference. The department offers an interdisciplinary educational environment focused on relationships among people, places, cultures, and environments, with emphasis on critical thinking, experiential learning, and understanding human diversity.

Part-time faculty are paid on a credit-hour basis according to prior teaching experience and the applicable PATFA rates. Eligible faculty may elect certain University of Maine System benefits. The Center for Academic Innovation offers learning-design consulting and faculty-development opportunities. Applications are reviewed immediately, and the position remains open until filled. Visa sponsorship is not available, and background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

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 grade the full Human Origins (ANT 201) course.
• Teach course content on human evolution, including evolutionary theory, primate behavior, hominid origins, fossil hominid taxonomy and relationships, Pleistocene cultural adaptations, and the origin of modern Homo sapiens.
• Assess student performance.
• Meet with students as needed.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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