Part-Time Faculty (Temporary) in Anthropology

University of Maine; Orono (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits for employees and dependents

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Retirement plan options

Job summary

A prominent university in Orono, Maine is seeking part-time temporary faculty for courses in Anthropology for fall 2025 and/or spring 2026. Responsibilities include syllabus development, lesson planning, grading, and student communication. Candidates must have a Master’s degree in Anthropology or a closely related field. The position offers opportunities for rehire based on funding and performance, creating a supportive academic community.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Anthropology or closely related field.
• Academic preparation for the courses to be taught.
• At least two years' college teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop syllabus aligned with departmental expectations.
• Plan lessons and design assignments.
• Grade assignments and communicate with students.
• Attend course coordination meetings with faculty.

Education

Master’s degree in Anthropology or a closely related field

Academic preparation adequate for the courses to be taught

Job description

In the Department of Anthropology, one or more courses may be offered to part-time, temporary faculty members during fall 2025 and/or spring 2026 semesters. Courses available could include Cultural Resource Management, Forensic Anthropology, and Human Dimensions of Climate Change.

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.

Positions typically require teaching in person on campus.

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 a 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.

UMaine 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:

• Master’s degree in Anthropology or a closely related field.
• Academic preparation adequate for the courses to be taught.

Preferred:

• At least two years’ college teaching experience.

Application Process

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

• a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
• 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 (DATE).

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

Additional Information

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds 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, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

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.