Studio Art Faculty

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

Location: Augusta United States

Job Description:

JobID: 2415

Category: Temporary

JobSchedule: Part time

Posted Date: 2026-03-04T20:04:06+00:00

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

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/.

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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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

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, 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

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

Application 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.

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/.

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 University's crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. You may view the University's Annual Security Report.

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.