Part-Time Faculty; Temporary in Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies

Part-Time Faculty (Temporary) in Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies Job Info

• Job Identification 2189
• Posting Date 12/12/2025, 07:02 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 Womens Gender and Sexuality
• Bargaining Unit Maine Part‑Time Faculty Association (PATFA)
• Job Type Temporary Salaried

In the Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies program, one or more courses may be offered to part‑time, temporary faculty members during spring and/or fall 2026. Courses available could include WGS 101.

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.

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.

The University of Maine is a public research university located in Central Maine. Employees benefit from tuition benefits for employee and dependent, comprehensive insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability) and retirement plan options.

• Master’s degree in Women’s, Gender or Sexuality Studies or a closely related field.
• Academic preparation adequate for the courses to be taught.

• At least two years’ college teaching experience.

To be considered for this position you will need to upload the following documentation:

• a cover letter describing your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
• 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.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Elizabeth Neiman.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

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