Statement of Job: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.UMA serves a mix of traditional and non-traditional students and offers a wide array of liberal arts and professional programs leading to certificates, and associate and baccalaureate degrees. Programs are delivered on campus and using a network of University centers and sites across the state and internationally.UMA's Bachelor of Architecture program is Maine's only professional architecture program and the only public B.Arch in northern New England. The program is built upon our thirty-five year history of providing architectural education in Maine. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of this new chapter of architectural education in Maine. This appointment is for the spring 2025 semester and may continue into future semesters as needed.The Position: The University of Maine at Augusta is seeking qualified applicants for a part-time adjunct instructor in the Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch) Program to teach:
ARC 306 Architectural Design: Steel Studio (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yG8dRsuD-EHdJPZGUYz0HW894oszL7) (click link to view the course syllabus)
ARC 306 will be taught In-person at Handley Hall in Augusta. For simplicity purposes, the studio should be designed using the 2025 ACSA Steel Design Student Competition. Experience and/or familiarity with the ACSA Student Competition is preferred. UMA's Architectural Mission: Architecture through Engagement Our mission expresses who we are: SMALLINTEGRATEDHANDS-ON. This fundamentally means we are about people: our students, our faculty, and our community partners. We teach architecture through engagement, educating, and empowering students to explore, investigate, and analyze the built environment. Engagement brings students into active contact with each other, their coursework, and our community partners.The University of Maine at Augusta's Architecture program is rooted in three essential elements. The first is the mission to engage community; this is where our work takes place. The second is the desire to work in collaboration, within the department, the university, and with community partners; this is what allows us to affect positive change. And third is seen in our curriculum, based on the idea of being "grounded in real;” these are the tools we use to affect our collective build environment. For additional information about UMA's B.Arch, please visit our website at http://www.uma.edu/barch.Salary: Salary is per credit hour and commensurate with qualifications and previous experience, in accordance with the PATFA contract.Required Qualifications:
A master's degree OR a professionally accredited degree, appropriate licensure, and professional experience in related fields
A capacity and interest to teach Design Studio. Click here to see the current course syllabus. More information available upon request
ARC 306 Architectural Design: Steel Studio (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yG8dRsuD-EHdJPZGUYz0HW894oszL7)
Preferred Qualifications:
Teaching experience at the university level, which may include being a Graduate Assistant in an NAAB accredited architecture program.
Experience and/or familiarity with the ACSA Student Competition
Presentation of papers to either academic or professional conferences relating to urban design.
Application ProcessTo apply, please submit the following documents via the "Apply for Position" link:
Cover letter detailing qualifications and experiences relevant to the role.
Resume/Curriculum Vitae.
Portfolio
Contact information for three professional references.
Completion of affirmative action survey, self-identification of disability form, and self-identification of veteran status form.
Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Background screening is mandatory for the successful applicant. Review of applications will begin immediately. Materials received after 11/11/2024, will be considered at the discretion of the University. We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support. Equal Opportunity Statement:In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds 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 or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207-581-1226. TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).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 by clicking on this link: https://www.uma.edu/compliance/annual-security-report/ .About the University of Maine SystemThe 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 (https://www.maine.edu/strategic-plan/) 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 (https://visitmaine.com/plan-your-visit/relocating-to-maine) .
