Part -Time Faculty (Temporary) in Political Science

University of Maine at Augusta; Orono (ME); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Maine invites applications for part-time, temporary faculty in Political Science for fall 2026 and/or spring 2027 to teach in-person on campus at Orono.

Responsibilities include syllabus development, lesson planning, assignments, grading, office hours, and using an LMS; prior teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications include a Master’s in Political Science; PhD preferred; successful background screening required.

Qualifications

• Syllabus development aligned with departmental expectations.
• Lesson planning and assignment design.
• Grading and maintaining student communications.
• Experience with online learning management systems or other instructional software.

Responsibilities

• In-person teaching on campus.
• Coordinate course activities with other faculty.
• Participate in required orientation and training.

Skills

Syllabus development

Grading

Office hours

Course coordination

Education

Master’s degree in Political Science

Ph.D. in Political Science (preferred)

Job description

Part -Time Faculty (Temporary) in Political Science

Job Info

• Job Identification 2623
• Posting Date 04/23/2026, 07:15 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 Political Science
• Job Type Temporary Salaried

Job Description

Statement of the Job:
In the Department of Political Science, one or more courses may be offered to part-time, temporary faculty members in fall 2026 and/or spring 2027. Courses available could include courses in comparative politics, international relations, and media and politics.

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. Part-time faculty members are compensated on a per-credit-hour basis, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and in accordance with the Maine Part-Time Faculty Association (PATFA) contract. To view the Credit Hour Rates, please refer to the PATFA Contract .
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 long55 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 Political Science or a closely related field.
• Academic preparation adequate for the courses to be taught.

Preferred:

• At least two years’ college teaching experience.
• Ph.D. in Political Science or a closely related field.

Other Information:

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

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.