This is an academic-year position, anticipated to start September 2026. Founded in 1935, Honors at UMaine has for over ninety years provided enriching academic and engagement opportunities to students who seek an amplified undergraduate experience. Our students come from more than 70 different majors across campus, and our curriculum emphasizes interdisciplinary inquiry and student-driven learning. Accordingly, our faculty come from many different disciplines, from psychology to philosophy, history to biomedical sciences. Above all, we thus seek a dynamic and effective teacher who is committed to student development and mentorship across disciplines and who wishes to contribute to ongoing conversations regarding student success, curriculum design, and the development of inclusive communities in Honors education.
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- The position carries a 4:4 teaching load with no research expectations; responsibilities will include teachingfirst- and second-year Honors courses and the possibility of upper-level courses in the applicants areas of interest. Service on Honors thesis and other college and university committees is expected.
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. More information about UMaine is atumaine.edu.
The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefitsfor 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 theMaine Office of Tourismto learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Terminal degree in disciplinary field by date of hire
- Demonstrable evidence of teaching effectiveness at the undergraduate level
Preferred:
- Experience teaching in an Honors or other interdisciplinary program
- Experience mentoring undergraduate research
- Experience with innovative and inclusive approaches to teaching and learning
Other Information:
To be considered for this position you will need to Apply and upload the documentation listed below:
1. a cover letter describing the applicants experience and interests with respect to the required and preferred qualifications for the position.
2. a curriculum vitae
3. statement of teaching philosophy
4. contact information for three professional references (letters of recommendation may be requested later)
5. unofficial transcripts (official transcripts may be requested later)
Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
For full consideration, materials must be submitted by4:30p.m.ESTon April 19, 2026
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
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 atwww.maine.edu/title-ix/.
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) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the Universitys crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the Universitys current campus security policies. You mayview the Universitys Annual Security Report. If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.
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