The University of Maine at Farmington and the Division of Education, Health, and Rehabilitation welcome passionate educators to join our team as a part-time adjunct faculty member to teach Social Studies Methods for Middle and Secondary Education (EDU 409) in Fall 2025. This online, synchronous course will meet on Mondays from 5:00 p.m.– 6:15 p.m. In this course, students explore the foundational and often complex issues of teaching social studies in today’s middle and secondary classrooms—such as censorship, academic freedom, and the integration of disciplines like history, economics, geography, political science, and sociology. You will help students shape their personal philosophies of education while introducing effective instructional strategies and curricular resources. This position is ideal for passionate educators who are eager to mentor future teachers and foster a dynamic, inclusive online learning environment. If you are committed to excellence in teaching and student engagement, we encourage you to apply! Essential duties include, but are not limited to: + Lesson planning + Assignment design + Grading + Correspondence with students + Course coordination meetings + Required orientation and trainings (i.e., compliance training) Required Qualifications: + Master's degree in Education or related field + A minimum of two (2) years experience in Grades 6-12 settings as a Middle/Secondary Social Studies Preferred Qualifications: + Experience teaching in online and/or hybrid modalities + PhD or EdD in Education Technology Requirements: Part-time faculty members teaching at the University of Maine at Farmington are required to have the appropriate technology to teach in a fully online environment. This includes, but is not limited to: + Computer (laptop) with appropriate amounts of processing speed + High-speed internet connection + Webcam + Microphone Salary & Benefits: Part-time faculty members are compensated on a per-credit-hour basis, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and in accordance with the Maine Part-Time Faculty Association (PATFA) contract. Teaching opportunities in future semesters are based on course funding, performance, need and availability. Continuation is subject to the terms of the PATFA bargaining agreement and other applicable university policies. Eligible part-time faculty members may elect certain benefits (https://usm.maine.edu/campus-human-resource-services/wp-content/uploads/sites/235/2022/07/Single-Page-Benefits-PATFA.pdf) provided by the University of Maine System. To apply, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below and create an applicant profile, complete a brief application, and upload: + A cover letter, which describes qualifications, interests, and suitability for any of the position(s) + A resume/curriculum vitae + Contact information for three (3) professional references Important information to know: + Review of applications will begin at the end of business day on July 11, 2025. + We are not able to consider applicants who require visa sponsorship. + Incomplete recruitment materials will not be considered. + If materials are received after the recruitment deadline, the review will be at the discretion of the university. + The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screenings. 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