YourPace Part-Time Faculty: Media and Cultural Studies

University of Maine System•Presque Isle, ME

1d•Remote

About The Position

The University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) invites applications for a part-time, remote Adjunct Faculty position in the Media and Cultural Studies concentration within the English and Media Studies Bachelor of Arts program, offered through the YourPace competency-based education (CBE) model. This fully online, asynchronous, 8-week program focuses on guiding students as they critically analyze media forms, cultural practices, and social environments through flexible, outcomes-driven coursework. Courses may include Media, Culture, and Society; Media and the Environment; The Poetics and Politics of Space; and Documentary Film History and Theory. Faculty will support students in developing critical media analysis, visual and textual interpretation, and cultural literacy within a self-paced, student-centered learning model. Adjunct faculty may serve as Instructors of Record and/or contribute to course development. Teaching assignments occur six times per year with multiple start dates, and faculty report to the Chair of Arts & Humanities and the Director of CBE Education. UMPI is a public institution accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). YourPace is a flexible, subscription-based CBE program designed for adult learners. All courses are fully online and asynchronous. Adjunct faculty are compensated according to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements/MOUs.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Media Studies, Cultural Studies, Communication, English, Writing Studies, Humanities, Environmental Studies, Cultural Geography, Film or Visual Studies, or a closely related field; OR a master’s degree in another discipline with at least 18 graduate credits in a relevant area
Demonstrated ability to teach media and cultural studies topics at the college level or equivalent professional experience
Familiarity with critical approaches to media and culture, including analysis of power, identity, representation, and social and environmental contexts
Experience using learning management systems and instructional technology
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population
Commitment to competency-based education, including supporting self-paced learning and mastery of clearly defined outcomes

Nice To Haves

PhD in English, Media Studies, Cultural Studies, or a related field
College-level teaching experience in media studies, cultural studies, English, writing studies, humanities, or related fields, particularly in interdisciplinary or general education contexts
Experience teaching in CBE, online, hybrid, or nontraditional formats serving adult or returning learners
Evidence of teaching effectiveness (student evaluations, peer observations, teaching portfolio)
A record of scholarly, creative, or professional work related to media, film, cultural analysis, environmental media, or spatial/urban cultural studies
Demonstrated commitment to inclusive and equity-minded pedagogy supporting students from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences
Experience teaching courses across a broad range of Media and Cultural Studies and/or Environmental Studies topics

Responsibilities

Deliver engaging, student-centered instruction in a fully online, asynchronous environment
Facilitate student mastery of competencies in critical media analysis, cultural interpretation, and research-based inquiry
Provide timely, substantive feedback on assessments and projects (within 72 hours)
Guide students in analyzing media, culture, and social contexts, including issues of power, identity, representation, and environment
Support student progress in the CBE framework and maintain regular communication via email, Zoom, or phone
Utilize learning management systems and instructional technology effectively
Participate in required training related to CBE pedagogy