Part-Time Faculty (Temporary) in Global Policy

University of Maine; Orono (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Retirement plan options

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Part-Time Faculty member in Global Policy for temporary positions during spring and fall semesters. Duties include syllabus development, lesson planning, grading, and using online learning systems. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in relevant fields and prior teaching experience is preferred. The role requires in-person teaching on campus with expected rehiring based on performance and availability. Join a community committed to quality education and a great living environment in Central Maine.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required for the position.
• Academic preparation adequate for the courses to be taught.

Responsibilities

• Develop syllabus aligned with departmental expectations.
• Plan lessons and design assignments.
• Grade assignments and conduct office hours.
• Course coordination meetings with other faculty and required orientation and training.
• Position requires teaching in person on campus.

Education

Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Security Studies, or a closely related field

Job description

Part-Time Faculty (Temporary) in Global Policy

Job Info

• Job Identification 2188
• Posting Date 12/12/2025, 06:29 PM
• Locations College Avenue, Orono, ME, 04469, US (On-site)
• Business Unit University of Maine
• Job Schedule Part time
• Regular or Temporary Temporary
• Department UM School of Policy and Intl Affrs
• Bargaining Unit Maine Part-Time Faculty Association (PATFA)
• Job Type Temporary Salaried

Job Description

In the School of Policy and International Affairs, one or more courses may be offered to part-time, temporary faculty members during spring and/or fall 2026. Courses available could include War to Peace Transitions; International Security; U.S. Foreign Policy; Global Politics; U.S. Intelligence Community.

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 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.

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

• Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Security Studies, or a closely related field.
• Academic preparation adequate for the courses to be taught.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two years’ college teaching experience.
• Five to ten years’ of professional experience related to policy-making and the subject matter of courses to be taught.

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.) aresume/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.

Review of applications will be ongoing to meet the needs of the spring 2026 and/or fall 2026 semesters.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Jim Settele.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

Equal Opportunity & Compliance

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.