Faculty for Aircraft Maintenance Technician School

About the University

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.

The University of Maine at Augusta invites applications for Part-Time Faculty at our Aircraft Maintenance Technician School (AMTS). The successful candidate will have experience with the subject matter in a wide range of aviation topics, including fixed-wing and rotorcraft.

The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to teaching and working with students one-on-one. The position will ideally be based at UMA's Brunswick Aviation Campus, Hangar 6, but we will also consider remote work candidates.

Qualifications

Required:
 

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certification
• Aircraft Maintenance Experience
• Teaching Experience 

Preferred:
 

• Bachelor's degree
• FAA Aircraft Inspection Authorization Certificate
• Higher Education experience with curriculum writing and teaching

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

                                              Service Units

                              0-5          6-12          3-19          20+

Lecturer I*          $1211       $1233       $1250        $1283

Lecturer II**        $1443       $1465       $1486       $1521

Lecturer III***      $1580       $1601       $1623       $1657 

* 0-10 semesters of previous college teaching 

** 11-19 semesters of previous college teaching 

*** 20 + semesters of previous college teaching 

Applicants must be authorized to work in and reside in the United States. Please Note: We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Applicants must include:

• A cover letter that fully describes your qualifications and experiences with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications 
• A resume/curriculum vitae
• Be prepared to supply contact information for three professional references when requested

Review of applications will be ongoing until the positions are filled. 

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

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