Part-Time Faculty, Aviation Meteorology

Statement of Job:

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.

In September of 2013, the University of Maine at Augusta, in collaboration with Maine Instrument Flight, launched the UMA Bachelor of Science in Aviation program. Additionally, in 2017, UMA started offering a program for remote pilots flying small Unmanned Aircraft or drones. Our 8-course UAS certificate program allows you to become a certified FAA remote pilot capable of being hired by many Maine businesses or establishing your own business offering aviation services. The University of Maine at Augusta seeks a part-time instructor to teach Aviation Meteorology courses in the Aviation program. 

Salary: Salary is per credit hour and commensurate with qualifications and previous experience, in accordance with the PATFA contract.

Required Qualifications:

• A master's degree in Meteorology or other Master's degree with experience in the field.  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience explaining meteorology to pilots from the aviation perspective. 
• Knows how forecasts and weather trends affect pilots and flight planning. 
• Familiar with current weather products used to brief pilots. 
• Experience creating or using aviation weather forecasts. 
• Experience creating or using turbulence and icing forecasts. 
• Experience creating or interpreting graphical weather hazard/risk outlooks focused on aviation operations. 
• Strong familiarity with how various weather conditions (wind direction, wind speed, ceilings, visibility, etc.) will affect runway configurations at a given airport. 
• Familiarity with air traffic management programs and airspace classifications. 
• Strong synoptic and mesoscale meteorology skills, with significant experience forecasting or anticipating convection, winter weather, and tropic weather. 
• Familiarity with impacts of volcanic ash and large-scale dust storms on aircraft and flight patterns/routes. 
• Familiarity with Convective-Allowing Models (CAMs) and their applicability to aviation meteorology. 

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

Application Process

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

• 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

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after 12/3/2025, will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening. 

Equal Opportunity Statement: 

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.

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