Job Description
This is an academic-year position, anticipated to start September 2026. Founded in 1935, Honors at UMaine has for over ninety years provided enriching academic and engagement opportunities to students who seek an amplified undergraduate experience. Our students come from more than 70 different majors across campus, and our curriculum emphasizes interdisciplinary inquiry and student-driven learning. Accordingly, our faculty come from many different disciplines, from psychology to philosophy, history to biomedical sciences. Above all, we thus seek a dynamic and effective teacher who is committed to student development and mentorship across disciplines and who wishes to contribute to ongoing conversations regarding student success, curriculum design, and the development of inclusive communities in Honors education. Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: The position carries a 4:4 teaching load with no research expectations; responsibilities will include teaching first- and second-year Honors courses and the possibility of upper-level courses in the applicant’s areas of interest. Service on Honors thesis and other college and university committees is expected. About the University: 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. The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee an