Job Description

The School of Biology and Ecology (SBE) at the University of Maine seeks applicants for a full-time, 10.5-month Lecturer position (non-tenure track). This faculty member will be part of a dynamic introductory undergraduate biology education team. The anticipated start date is January 1, 2027. This full-time, ongoing (just-cause track) appointment is based in Orono, Maine, and is renewable annually based on satisfactory performance.

Duties and Responsibilities.

This position is a 100% teaching appointment. Instructional duties will include teaching in our first-year introductory biology sequence: BIO 100 – Basic Biology and BIO 200 – Biology of Organisms either alone or as a co-instructor. The successful candidate’s teaching will be integrated with that of other faculty and professionals dedicated to first-year instruction - delivering lectures each semester in a large-enrollment setting. The successful candidate will also be involved in on-line teaching of lower-level biology courses and assessment of these courses. Instructional duties may change over time in response to SBE needs. The successful candidate will also advise undergraduate majors, participate in student recruitment and orientation, and be a fully participating faculty member in SBE.

The successful candidate will be expected to be an effective and engaging teacher, to make a strong commitment to the development and delivery of interactive and innovative content based on current evidence-based STEM pedagogy and assessment and an ongoing commitment to continually improving and developing their own effective pedagogy. They will also collaborate with colleagues involved in teaching introductory biology courses or managing the introductory lab courses to improve curricula and increase student success.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Teaching introductory biology classes: BIO 100 – Basic Biology and BIO 200 – Biology of Organisms
Teaching on-line courses in lower-level biology courses.
Collaborating on improving curricula with colleagues in the introductory biology team
Advising undergraduate majors,
Participating in student recruitment and orientation and providing service to the school, college and university as suitable.

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 and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Qualifications:
Required:

A PhD or Masters (or equivalent) in biology or closely related field
Significant college-level teaching experience
Demonstrated evidence of high-quality teaching
Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
More than two years of experience teaching first-year introductory biology courses.
Experience teaching online and in person.
Documented participation in activities promoting inclusive excellence.
Preferred:

More than two years of experience teaching first-year introductory biology courses.
Experience teaching online and in person.
Documented participation in activities promoting inclusive excellence.
Proficient in Microsoft Office products and experience in Brightspace or other course management software.

Other Information:

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) a brief (1-2 page) statement of your teaching philosophy with examples that demonstrate how you have put these ideas into practice in your previous teaching experiences.

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

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 p.m. EST on September 1, 2026.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.