Part-Time Faculty (Temporary) in Music

University of Maine; Orono (ME); On-site; USD 34,440 - 44,083; Part time

Job summary

University of Maine is seeking part-time, temporary faculty to teach courses in the School of Performing Arts on campus in Orono, ME. The positions may be offered for spring and/or fall 2026 and involve syllabus alignment, lesson planning, grading, and office hours.

Responsibilities include coordinating with other faculty and using LMS and instructional software. Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree in Music or related field, with 2+ years of college teaching experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Music or a closely related field.
• Academic preparation adequate for the courses to be taught.
• At least two years of college teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Syllabus development aligned with departmental expectations.
• Lesson planning and assignment design.
• Grading, office hours, and student correspondence.
• Use of an online learning management system and instructional software.
• Course coordination meetings with other faculty members and required orientation.

Skills

Teaching

Course design

Syllabus development

Education

Master’s degree in Music or related field

Job description

• 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 Performing Arts
• Bargaining Unit Maine Part-Time Faculty Association (PATFA)
• Job Type Temporary Salaried

Job Description

In the School of Performing Arts, one or more courses may be offered to part-time, temporary faculty members during spring and/or fall 2026. Courses available could include Music Theory, Music History, and Ear Training.

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.

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:

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

Preferred:

• At least two years’ college teaching experience.

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, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at www.maine.edu/title-ix/ .

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