On-Campus Part-Time Political Science Instructor

University of Maine at Augusta; Orono (ME); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Maine invites applications for part-time, temporary faculty in Political Science for fall 2026 and/or spring 2027 to teach in-person on campus at Orono.

Responsibilities include syllabus development, lesson planning, assignments, grading, office hours, and using an LMS; prior teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications include a Master’s in Political Science; PhD preferred; successful background screening required.

Qualifications

• Syllabus development aligned with departmental expectations.
• Lesson planning and assignment design.
• Grading and maintaining student communications.
• Experience with online learning management systems or other instructional software.

Responsibilities

• In-person teaching on campus.
• Coordinate course activities with other faculty.
• Participate in required orientation and training.

Skills

Syllabus development

Grading

Office hours

Course coordination

Education

Master’s degree in Political Science

Ph.D. in Political Science (preferred)

Job description

The University of Maine invites applications for part-time, temporary faculty in Political Science for fall 2026 and/or spring 2027 to teach in-person on campus at Orono.

Responsibilities include syllabus development, lesson planning, assignments, grading, office hours, and using an LMS; prior teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications include a Master’s in Political Science; PhD preferred; successful background screening required.