Part-Time Studio Art Faculty (In-Person and Hybrid)

University of Maine System•Augusta, ME

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Statement: 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 classes that are in-person, hybrid (requiring in-person and online components), and Hyflex. The primary location would be Augusta, Bangor, Ellsworth, or Rockland. For additional information about UMA's programs and degrees, please visit our web site at https://www.uma.edu/academics/programs/ [https://www.uma.edu/academics/programs/]. 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.

Requirements

MFA in any studio art
An active exhibition record
Prepared to teach part of the Art Core Foundation: Drawing 1, Drawing II, 2D Design and/or 3D Design
Candidates must be authorized to work in and reside in the continental United States

Nice To Haves

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, particularly courses that explore the integration of technology such as graphic and web design, illustration and animation, and/or bridging material exploration, object-making, 3D fabrication, and sculpture
A history or record of artistic work that may intersect one or more of the following practices: socially engaged art, video, installation,emerging technologies, research-driven projects, digital and analog fabrication, interdisciplinary collaboration, and public art
Willingness to serve our mission of integrating students with the community, outreach in connecting students with opportunities for working and volunteering in local institutions, including art galleries, photo archives, and museums in the area, and collaboration across disciplines in the University to fulfill this purpose