[Hiring] Part-Time Studio Art Faculty @University of Maine System

Role Description

The University of Maine at Augusta is seeking qualified applicants to teach Art History starting in the fall 2026 semester. The successful candidate will be committed to excellence in teaching and to developing an innovative curriculum. This position would teach courses that are online (asynchronously) and distance synchronous (meet in real time).

• Teach part of the Art Core Foundation: Drawing 1, Drawing II, 2D Design and/or 3D Design
• Expected to be excellent teachers, responsive to changing professional needs
• Committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning
• Effective use of technology including distance learning
• Support the mission of transforming the lives of students

Qualifications

• MFA in any studio art
• An active exhibition record

Preferred Qualifications

• A demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching
• Ability to teach existing studio art courses (Advanced Drawing, Graphic Design, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture) and potential new offerings
• A history or record of artistic work that may intersect with practices such as socially engaged art, video, installation, emerging technologies, research-driven projects, digital and analog fabrication, interdisciplinary collaboration, and public art
• Willingness to serve the mission of integrating students with the community and outreach in connecting students with opportunities for working and volunteering in local institutions

Requirements

• Cover letter (please indicate your ability to teach both foundation classes and other courses you are prepared to teach)
• Curriculum Vitae
• A PDF no larger than 5MB that includes at least 15 examples of student work and 20 examples of personal work
• Contact information for three professional references when requested
• Candidates must be authorized to work in and reside in the continental United States
• We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support
• Incomplete application materials cannot be considered
• Materials received after 3/27/2026 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

Salary

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

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.

Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR).

About the University of Maine System

The University of Maine System (UMS), established in 1968, consists of seven universities and the University of Maine School of Law, spread across various locations in Maine.