Part-Time Faculty - Architecture

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Temporary

Job Schedule:

Part time

Posted Date: T13:05:47+00:00

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Part-Time Architecture Faculty

UMA transforms the lives of students of every age and background across the State of Maine

and beyond through access to high quality distance and on-site education, excellence in student

support, civic engagement, and professional and liberal arts programs.

UMA is the third largest public university in Maine. In addition to its main campus in the state's

capital, UMA also serves students at its campus in Bangor (UMA Bangor) and through UMA

Centers around the state. With its multiple locations and long-term expertise in online and

distance learning, UMA is generally considered the university of choice for Mainers of all ages

who want to attend college without uprooting their lives.

Statement of the job:

The University of Maine at Augusta is seeking qualified applications for part-time faculty in the

Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch) Program to teach ARC 221:
Concepts of Structures starting in

the fall 2026 semester, with the possibility to teach other classes. The successful candidate will

be committed to excellence in teaching and to developing an innovative curriculum. This

position would teach classes that are in-person. The primary location would be the Augusta

campus. For additional information about UMA's programs and degrees, please visit our web

site at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The course, ARC 221:
Concepts in Structures, offers an introduction to the study, analysis, and

mathematical solutions to architectural structures and the forces acting upon them. Topics

covered include for vectors, moment and shear calculations, and the general stresses and

strains on structure through an exploration of mechanical design principles and the

mathematics related to them. Students will become aware of the deforming forces of tension,

compression, shear, flexure, and torsion and their potential physical effects on building

systems.

View our current ARC 221:
Concepts in Structures syllabus. More information is available upon

request.

UMA faculty are expected to be excellent teachers, responsive to changing professional needs;

committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning and to

effective use of technology including distance learning.

UMA serves a mix of traditional and non-traditional students and offers a wide array of liberal

arts and professional programs leading to certificates, associate and baccalaureate degrees. We

seek candidates whose teaching, scholarship, and mentorship support our mission of

transforming the lives of students.

Required Qualifications:

* A master's degree OR a professionally accredited degree, appropriate licensure, and

professional experience in related fields

* Professional experience with structural systems and their integration into architectural

projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT).

* Or Registered Architect with experience in structural design.

* A capacity and interest to teach Structural Systems.

Salary:
The salary range is per credit hour and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Requirements :

* A cover letter that fully describes your qualifications and experiences with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications

* A resume/curriculum vitae

* Contact information for three professional references

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after 5/29/2026 will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

Application review will begin immediately and continue until a sufficient pool of candidates has been established.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

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 , by calling , 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 ne.edu/title-ix/.

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