Part-Time Faculty; Temporary in Physics and Astronomy

Position: Part-Time Faculty (Temporary) in Physics and Astronomy
Location: Orono

In the Department of Physics and Astronomy, one or more courses or laboratory or recitation sections may be offered to part-time, temporary faculty members during spring and/or fall 2026. Courses available could include Technical Physics, General Physics, Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Introductory Astronomy and/or Special Relativity. Laboratory or recitation sections would be in general education or introductory courses:
Technical Physics, General Physics, and/or Physics for Scientists and Engineers. Introductory Astronomy includes in-person and online sections of both the lecture and lab courses.

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, with the exception of online Astronomy lecture and/or laboratory courses.

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.

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.

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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:

* For course instruction:
Master's degree in Physics or a closely related field.

* For recitation or laboratory instruction:
Bachelor's degree in Physics or a closely related field.

* For laboratory instruction: demonstrated knowledge of safe laboratory practices.

* Academic preparation adequate for the courses to be taught.

Preferred:

* At least two years' college teaching experience.

* For course instruction:
Doctoral degree in Physics or a closely related field.

* For recitation or laboratory instruction:
Master's degree in Physics or a closely related field.

* For online astronomy instruction: experience with online instruction, astronomy strongly preferred.

* Demonstrated effective teaching.

* Effective oral and communication skills.

Other Information:

To be considered for this position you will need to "Apply" and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position

2.) a resume/curriculum vitae

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

Review of applications will be ongoing to meet the needs of the spring 2026 and/or fall 2026 semesters.

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