Part-Time Faculty - Lecturer of Surveying Engineering Technology

University of Maine at Augusta; Orono (ME); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits for employees and dependents

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Retirement plan options

Job summary

The University of Maine at Augusta is seeking part-time temporary faculty for Surveying Engineering Technology courses for fall 2026 and/or spring 2027. Successful applicants will develop and teach undergraduate online courses while engaging with a diverse student population.

Applicants must be licensed land surveyors in the United States and possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Faculty positions offer a chance to make a significant educational impact, with a variety of benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a land surveyor in the United States.
• Bachelor of Science (or higher) degree in surveying engineering technology or a closely related discipline by date of hire.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Have performed effectively in remote and in-person collaborative team environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach online courses at the undergraduate level.
• Design syllabus and lesson plans aligned with departmental expectations.
• Maintain office hours and communicate with students.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Effective in remote and in-person collaborative team environments

Education

Licensed as a land surveyor in the United States

Bachelor of Science in surveying engineering technology or closely related discipline

Masters or Doctoral degree in a surveying engineering technology related discipline

Job description

In the School of Engineering Technology, one or more courses may be offered to part‑time, temporary faculty members in fall 2026 and/or spring 2027 in Surveying Engineering Technology.

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: syllabus development aligned with departmental expectations, lesson planning, assignment design, grading, office hours, correspondence with students, use of an online learning management system and/or other instructional software, course coordination meetings with other faculty members, and required orientation and training.

The successful applicant will develop and teach online courses at the undergraduate level of the curriculum and will be open to using teaching styles that reach a wide variety of remote students. Engineering technology faculty members clearly communicate with students the connections between principles and professional practice.

The Surveying Engineering Technology program offers innovative in‑person and online education at the undergraduate and graduate levels to serve both traditional and non‑traditional students. The approximately 400 student population includes B.S. undergraduates, undergraduate Certificate students, M.S. in Engineering Technology and Professional Science Masters students, Graduate Certificate students and Eng.D. (Doctor of Engineering) students.

Part‑time temporary faculty members may be rehired in subsequent semesters based on course availability, schedule, funding, and performance. Continuation is subject to the terms of the PATFA bargaining agreement and other applicable university policies.

About the University

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top‑tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Qualifications

Required:

• Licensed as a land surveyor in the United States.
• A Bachelor of Science (or higher) degree in surveying engineering technology or a closely related discipline by date of hire.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Have performed effectively in remote and in‑person collaborative team environments.

Preferred:

• Masters or Doctoral degree in a surveying engineering technology related discipline.
• Prior successful teaching experience in surveying or engineering practices.
• Experience working with diverse populations.

Other Information

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

1) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2) a resume/curriculum vitae

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on July 20, 2026.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Joseph McNichols at [e-mail].

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.

Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report. If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.