Part-Time Faculty Business Administration, Summer 2026 & Academic Year 2026-2027

The University of Southern Maines Business Administration Department is seeking part-time instructor applicants for our Summer 2026 Session as well as ourAcademic Year.

We are seeking successful candidates who are able to teach in our Bachelors and MBA Degree programs. Instructors will be responsible for the full delivery and grading of the course. Responsibilities include developing the course teaching assessing student performance and meeting with students as needed. The instructor will be provided with the course learning objectives program competencies and suggested topical outline and will be given a previous course syllabus available for reference.

Courses to be taught may include but are not limited to:

Introduction to Business (BUS 200) (Fall 2026 In Person): This course is designed to introduce the student to the contemporary business environment and the variety of typical activities engaged in by business professionals. It explores how different business functions are integrated to accomplish the goals of the business within an increasingly competitive business environment. It is designed for anyone interested in becoming knowledgeable about successful business practices.

Applied Business Modeling (BUS 241) (Fall 2026; Spring 2027 Online): This technology-driven workforce-alignment course is designed to make students think about structuring varied business situations for quantitative analysis. It introduces principles and techniques for building and implementing decision-making models using Excel. The topics drawn are relevant to a variety of business disciplines such as analytics operations marketing finance and accounting. The course emphasizes the application of spreadsheet modeling techniques in the area of statistics for analyzing and implementing business addition to introducing students to spreadsheets it will cover a wide range of Excel functions and tools for business analysis including what-if goal seek probability distributions data visualization look-up functions tables scenario manager managing Excel add-ons arrays statistical analysis and regression.

Entrepreneurial Thinking (BUS 300) (Summer 2026; Fall 2026; Spring 2027 In Person/Online): This course provides students an inside view of how entrepreneurial thinking can be applied in many environments including social ventures corporations venture capital and new ventures. Students will develop a basic knowledge of identifying opportunities assessing required resources planning and executing an entrepreneurial venture while developing an understanding of value propositions and risks.

Managing Organizational Behavior (BUS 340) (Fall 2026; Spring 2027 In Person/Online): A survey of the disciplines of management and organizational behavior and of the practices managers employ in planning organizing leading and controlling organizations. Topics include self-awareness perception and decision making individual differences and diversity motivation group dynamics communication stress power and politics organizational design and change. The environmental context workforce diversity the global economy and managerial ethics are core integrating themes.

Business Policy and Strategy (BUS 450) (Summer 2026; Spring 2027 Online): An in-depth examination of the strategic management process in large complex organizations. This course uses case study analysis discussion and integrative capstone projects to provide students with opportunities to learn and to apply strategic management theories and concepts. These include competitive analysis value-chain analysis generic business strategies corporate strategy and global strategy.

The University of Southern Maines Department of Computer Scienceprovides a solid and complete computer science education built upon the foundation of mathematics science and liberal arts. Undergraduate programs are broadly based with opportunities to specialize. We also offer cutting-edge technical electives allowing our students to specialize in emerging computer science content areas.

Part-time faculty members are paid on a credit hour basis based on prior teaching experience as determined by the Part-Time Faculty Association of Maine (PATFA) an affiliate of the national American Federation of Teachers (AFT) union. To view the Credit Hour Rates for AY 2026 please refer to thePATFA Contract. Eligible part-time faculty members may elect certainbenefitsprovided by the University of Maine additionThe Center for Academic Innovationprovides learning design consulting and faculty development opportunities to help faculty to create engaging programs courses and lesson plans grounded in evidence-based best practices for every modality.

The University of Southern Maineis a vibrant academic community located in the greater Portland Maine area including campuses in Portland Gorham Lewiston and online. USM is part of the University of Maine System and offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs emphasizing hands-on learning community engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a highly engaged student-centered learning environment USM is a steward of higher education helping drive the economic cultural and civic life in the communities where our campuses are located and is committed to providing expanded access to high-quality education that elevates economic opportunity and contributes significantly to the vitality of a diverse society. To learn more about USM visit About Our University.

The University of Southern Maine fosters a welcoming and supportive campus environment that respects and appreciates varied perspectives enhancing teaching learning personal growth and overall institutional achievement. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our dedication to academic excellence and the enrichment of our community.

We are dedicated to our Service Promise Student Focused Every Day and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care Integrity Equity and Responsiveness.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. MBA or other relevant graduate degree.
• Professional or teaching experience preferred but not required.

How to apply:

Click on the Apply Now button below or visit ourUSM Careers Pageand submit the following:

• Cover letter describing qualifications for the position.
• Curriculum vitae or resume
• Contact information for three professional references.

We will begin reviewing applications immediately.

This position will remain open until filled.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

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