Part-Time Faculty Lecturers

The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) invites applications for Part-Time Faculty - Lecturers in Early Childhood Education for the academic year. UMF serves a diverse population of traditional and non-traditional students across a range of liberal arts and professional programs. To meet the needs of these learners the University delivers general education and degree-specific coursework through a variety of modalities including face-to-face synchronous and asynchronous instruction.

In this role faculty will teach a wide range of courses in UMFs Early Childhood Education may be delivered in-person online or through hybrid course delivery. Course assignments may include but are not limited to ECH 256 Creative Arts for the Young Child ECH 384 Developing Science Concepts and Thinking in Young Children ECH 336 Development of Mathematical Concepts and Thinking in Young Children and ECH 440 Children Families and Communities.

Salary & Benefits

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. Per-credit-hour basis rates start at $1211. To view the Credit Hour Rates for AY 2026 please refer to thePATFA Contract.

Teaching opportunities in future semesters are based on course funding performance need and availability. Continuation is subject to the terms of the PATFA bargaining agreement and other applicable University policies.

Eligible part-time faculty members may elect certainbenefitsprovided by the University of Maine System.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Curriculum Development:Design and maintain syllabi aligned with departmental expectation and established course blueprints.
• Instructional Delivery:Lead lesson planning and facilitate instruction via Brightspace LMS or other instructional software. Because UMF utilizes various instructional modalities (including synchronous and asynchronous online instruction) instructors must have consistent access to a reliable computer with a webcam microphone and robust high-speed internet to effectively deliver coursework via the Brightspace LMS.
• Student Support:Maintain regular correspondence hold office hours and provide timely grading and feedback.
• Professional Collaboration:Attend course coordination meetings with the Associate Dean of Graduate Education and complete required orientations and trainings.
• Modality Note:Courses are offered predominantly online utilizing both synchronous and asynchronous formats.

Required Qualifications:

• Education:Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field.
• Experience: A minimum of two years of Early Childhood teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching Experience:At least one year of in-person online and/or hybrid teaching experience at the college level.

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for three (3) professional references

We are not able to consider applicants who require any visa sponsorship support

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 by 4:30 pm EST on Thursday July 16 2026.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post-offer physical as applicable.

The University of Maine at Farmington employees are Mandatory Reporters with the exception of UMFs licensed clinical medical providers (including athletic trainers) and mental health providers and their clinical interns when working in their capacity as providers.

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