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Part-Time Faculty - Lecturer of Uncrewed Aircraft Photography

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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 capital, UMA serves students at its Bangor campus (UMA Bangor) and through UMA Centers across the state. With its multiple locations and long-standing expertise in online and distance learning, UMA is widely regarded as 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 invites applications for a part-time Lecturer of Uncrewed Aircraft Photography, beginning in the Spring 2026 semester. The successful candidate will have experience teaching various digital photography courses and a strong commitment to undergraduate education. They will instruct students on fundamental skills, clarify the purposes of different camera settings, and demonstrate how to manipulate those settings to achieve desired outcomes. Knowledge of principles and elements of design related to image composition, especially involving aerial viewpoints, with a focus on creating compelling images that tell a story. For additional information about UMA's Aviation program, please click here (https://www.uma.edu/academics/programs/aviation/) .

UMA faculty are excellent teachers, responsive to changing professional needs; committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning; committed to effective use of technology, including distance learning; involved in scholarly activities as appropriate to appointment; and willing to provide service to the College of Professional Studies, UMA, and the broader community.

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. Programs are delivered on campus and through a network of university centers and sites across the state and internationally, using modalities including in-person, Hyflex, Zoom, and online instruction. The successful candidate will be active in university service through student advising and curriculum development. Duties of the position may include teaching photography classes affiliated with UMA's Prison Education Partnership (PEP) and supporting the university's early college programming.

Required Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s Degree

+ A strong background in photography education

+ Experience teaching and/or tutoring photography, including work as a teaching assistant

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Master's Degree

+ Experience in online and distance education modalities

+ Experience teaching using new technologies and delivery systems

+ Experience teaching photography at the college level

Salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and previous college teaching experience, in accordance with the PATFA contract.

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

+ Contact information for three professional references when requested

+ Candidates must be authorized to work in and reside in the continental United States.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after 1/6/2026 will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

Application review will begin immediately and continue until a sufficient pool of candidates has been established.

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About the University of Maine System

The 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) .