Part-Time Faculty – Veterinary Technology - Bangor
About the University
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.
Statement: The University of Maine at Augusta is seeking qualified applicants for an adjunct instructor for a veterinary emergency/critical care medicine course on the Bangor campus. Applicants should be willing to teach both on campus (face-to face courses) as well as online. In addition to smart classrooms, our instructors have access to a complete surgical suite, large pre-surgical area, and digital radiography on campus to enhance student learning. The appointment will begin summer semester 2026. For additional information about UMA's programs and degrees, please click here.
UMA faculty are expected to be excellent teachers, responsive to changing professional needs; committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning; and committed to effective use of technology including distance learning.
UMA serves a mix of traditional and non-traditional students and offers a wide array of liberal arts and professional programs leading to certificates, associate and baccalaureate degrees. We seek candidates whose teaching, scholarship, and mentorship support our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Qualifications
Required:
- Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from an accredited (AVMA) university
- Current Maine State Veterinary license
Preferred:
- A strong commitment to teaching
- Demonstrated teaching skills
- Previous teaching experience
- Excellent communication skills with students, peers, administrations, staff, and the general public
- Ability to work in a collaborative team setting
Salary: The salary range is per credit hour and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Requirements:
- A cover letter that fully describes your qualifications and experiences with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications
- A resume/curriculum vitae
- Be prepared to supply contact information for three professional references when requested
We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.
Incomplete application materials cannot be considered.
Review of applications will start on May 1. 2025. Materials received after April 30, 2025, will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
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