Part-Time Faculty - Architecture

Overview

UMA transforms the lives of students across Maine and beyond through distance and on-site education, student support, civic engagement, and liberal arts and professional programs. UMA is the third-largest public university in Maine, with campuses in Augusta and Bangor and multiple UMA Centers. Programs are delivered on campus and through a network of centers and sites across the state and internationally.

UMAs Bachelor of Architecture program is Maines only professional architecture program and the only public

B.Arch in northern New England. The appointment would begin in the Spring 2026 semester
.

Position:
The University of Maine at Augusta is seeking a part-time adjunct instructor to teach in-person in Augusta in the Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) Program. Courses include ARC 241 and ARC 332 as listed below.

• Teach in-person in Augusta in the
  
  B.Arch program and lead courses such as ARC 241:
  Architectural Research and Analysis (lecture course focusing on academic research and precedent analysis, both written and graphic).
• Provide instruction for ARC 332:
  Construction Technique (lecture, drafting and sketching course covering construction processes and working drawings).

Architecture through Engagement:
SMALL...INTEGRATED...HANDS-ON
. We educate and empower students to explore, investigate, and analyze the built environment and engage with the community partners.

UMAs Architecture program emphasizes working with the community, collaboration within the department and with partners, and a curriculum grounded in real-world practice. For more information about UMA's

B.Arch, please visit the website.

Salary is per credit hour and commensurate with qualifications and experience, in accordance with the PATFA contract.

• Required: A masters degree OR a professionally accredited degree, appropriate licensure, and professional experience in related fields.
• For ARC 241: capacity and interest to teach research and analysis (includes library research and precedent study).
• For ARC 332: capacity and interest to teach construction techniques, including new technologies such as Mass Timber.

• Teaching experience in higher education, including roles such as Graduate Assistant in an NAAB-accredited M.Arch program.

To apply, submit the following documents via the "Apply for Position" link:

• Cover letter detailing qualifications and experiences relevant to the role.
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae.
• Contact information for three professional references.
• Completion of affirmative action survey, self-identification of disability form, and self-identification of veteran status form.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Background screening is mandatory for the successful applicant. Review of applications will begin on November
3. Materials received after November 2, 2025 will be considered at the discretion of the University. We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

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. The System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status in education, programs and activities, and employment. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request.

For more information about Title IX and related services, contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator or the Office of Equal Opportunity.

About The University Of Maine System:
The System provides system-wide services and governance across seven universities and the University of Maine School of Law, with benefits including tuition waivers, retirement contributions, and comprehensive insurance coverage.