Part-Time Faculty (Temporary) in Chemistry

Mainerafting; Orono (ME); Hybrid; USD 3,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Maine in Orono is seeking part-time temporary faculty to teach General Chemistry I and II during spring and/or fall 2025. Responsibilities include syllabus development, lesson planning, grading, and student interaction on campus.

Qualified applicants hold a Master’s in Chemistry, with at least two years of college teaching experience preferred. Position offers on-campus work with potential rehire based on course availability and funding.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemistry or closely related field.
• Academic preparation adequate for the courses to be taught.
• Two years teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Syllabus development aligned with departmental expectations.
• Lesson planning and assignment design.
• Grading and office hours.
• Correspondence with students and use of an online learning management system.
• Course coordination meetings with other faculty members.
• Required orientation and training.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Master's in Chemistry

Job description

Description

In the Department of Chemistry, one or more courses may be offered to part‑time, temporary faculty members in spring and/or fall 2025. Courses available could include General Chemistry I and General Chemistry II.

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 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. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.

Qualifications

Required

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

Preferred

• At least two years’ college teaching experience.
• Experience with implementing active learning strategies in a large enrollment course.

Other Information

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Alice Bruce at [e-mail] or 207-581-1168.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

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.

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, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).