Part-Time Faculty – Architecture – 1961

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.

UMA serves a mix of traditional and non-traditional students and offers a wide array of liberal arts and professional programs leading to certificates, and associate and baccalaureate degrees. Programs are delivered on campus and using a network of University centers and sites across the state and internationally.

UMA’s Bachelor of Architecture program is Maine’s only professional architecture program and the only public B.Arch in northern New England. The program is built upon our thirty-five-year history of providing architectural education in Maine. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of this new chapter of architectural education in Maine. This appointment would begin in the spring 2026 semester.

The Position: The University of Maine at Augusta is seeking qualified applicants for a part-time adjunct instructor to teach in-person in Augusta in the Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch) Program to teach classes such as:

• ARC 241: Architectural Research and Analysis: ARC 241 is a lecture course focusing on academic research and precedent analysis, both written and graphic.
• ARC 332: Construction Technique: ARC 332 is a lecture, drafting, and sketching course covering construction processes and their associated working drawings.

UMA’s Architectural Mission: Architecture through Engagement 

Our mission expresses who we are: SMALL…INTEGRATED…HANDS-ON. This fundamentally means we are about people: our students, our faculty, and our community partners. We teach architecture through engagement, educating, and empowering students to explore, investigate, and analyze the built environment. Engagement brings students into active contact with each other, their coursework, and our community partners.

The University of Maine at Augusta’s Architecture program is rooted in three essential elements. The first is the mission to engage community; this is where our work takes place. The second is the desire to work in collaboration, within the department, the university, and with community partners; this is what allows us to affect positive change. And third is seen in our curriculum, based on the idea of being “grounded in real;” these are the tools we use to affect our collective build environment. For additional information about UMA’s B.Arch, please visit our website at http://www.uma.edu/barch.

Salary: Salary is per credit hour and commensurate with qualifications and previous experience, in accordance with the PATFA contract.

Required Qualifications:

• A master’s degree OR a professionally accredited degree, appropriate licensure, and professional experience in related fields.
• For ARC 241: a capacity and interest to teach research and analysis. This course is part precedent study as well as library research. The course is a lead-in to architectural theory and thesis courses.
• For ARC 332, a capacity and interest to teach construction techniques, including new technologies such as Mass Timber. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Teaching experience in higher education, which may include being a Graduate Assistant in an NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program.

Application Process:

To apply, please submit the following documents via the “Apply for Position” link:

• Cover letter detailing qualifications and experiences relevant to the role.
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae.
• Contact information for three professional references.
• Completion of affirmative action survey, self-identification of disability form, and self-identification of veteran status form.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. 

Background screening is mandatory for the successful applicant. 

Review of applications will begin on November 3. Materials received after November 2, 2025, will be considered at the discretion of the University. 

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

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 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, 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 at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.

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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. UMS provides system-wide services and governance from these locations, leveraging the distinct strengths and collaborations among its institutions to advance strategic priorities for UMS and the state of Maine.

Choosing UMS means opting for a high quality of life supported by excellent benefits such as tuition waivers, robust retirement contributions, and comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. Maine’s diverse landscapes, from accessible wilderness and rugged coastline to urban centers and rural communities, offer numerous cultural activities, strong public schools, safe neighborhoods, and high-quality healthcare. Discover more about Maine’s exemplary lifestyle on the Maine Office of Tourism website.