Part-Time Faculty - Architecture

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

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,…