Faculty - In Mathematics and Statistics

In the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, one or more courses may be offered to part-time, temporary faculty members in fall 2026 and/or spring 2027. Courses available could include MAT 111 Algebra for College Mathematics, STS 132 Principles of Statistical Inference, and/or MAT 115 Applied Mathematics for Business and Economics.

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: syllabus development aligned with departmental expectations, lesson planning, assignment design, grading, office hours, correspondence with students, use of an online learning management system and/or other instructional software, course coordination meetings with other faculty members, and required orientation and training.

Positions require teaching in person on campus.

Part-time temporary faculty members may be rehired in subsequent semesters based on course availability, schedule, funding, and performance. Continuation is subject to the terms of the PATFA bargaining agreement and other applicable university policies. Part-time faculty members are compensated on a per-credit-hour basis, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and in accordance with the Maine Part-Time Faculty Association (PATFA) contract. To view the Credit Hour Rates, please refer to the PATFA Contract.

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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 at umaine.edu. 

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Qualifications:
Required:

Preferred:

• Master’s degree (or higher) in Mathematics or Statistics.
   

Other Information: 

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

Review of applications will be ongoing to meet the needs of the fall 2026 and/or spring 2027 semesters.

For questions about the search, please contact chair Andrew Knightly.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.