Assistant or Associate Professor of Psychology

University of Maine at Presque Isle

The University of Maine at Presque Isle is seeking an on-campus tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Psychology beginning as soon as January 1, 2027 for an academic year (9 month) appointment. The typical work year for this position is September 1 - May 31 of each year. The successful candidate will primarily teach undergraduate courses in Psychology (area of expertise open). Candidates who can teach courses in clinical/counseling psychology as well as some courses in research methodology, biological psychology, or I/O psychology are preferred. Responsibilities will encompass course instruction and development, advising, engaging in campus and professional service, collaborating with colleagues at the University of Maine at Fort Kent, and fostering opportunities for undergraduate experiential learning. We seek a dedicated professional with a passion for teaching and a commitment to career growth.

Based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant, the minimum salary for Assistant Professor is $64,711 and minimum salary for Associate Professor is $73,786, commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include a 10% employer contribution to the UMS retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents. Visit our benefits website to learn more.

Key Responsibilities include (not limited to):

• Deliver a minimum of four courses, or equivalent, per semester at both introductory and advanced levels, employing a blend of traditional and innovative modalities (competency-based, online, hyflex, and/or in-person).
• Actively contribute to the academic community through campus and professional service endeavors.
• Assist in the development, instruction, and administration of the undergraduate psychology program.
• Develop initiatives that involve undergraduate students, potentially leading to field placements, independent projects, or conference presentations/publications.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to collaborate within the academic community and engage with external stakeholders; proficiency in utilizing innovative teaching methods and technology to enhance student learning experiences, including online instruction; willingness to travel occasionally.

Required Qualifications:

• A doctoral degree in Psychology (PhD or PSYD) or a closely related field from an accredited institution. Doctoral candidates who are ABD and plan to defend their dissertation prior to January 2027 will be considered.

Preferred: Background in Clinical/Counseling Psychology with an ability to teach/develop courses that will complement existing areas of faculty expertise.

Important items to know about the recruitment process:

• Review of applications will begin on October 23, 2026.
• Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of references.
• A background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.
• The University is not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

About the University

For more than a century, the University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) has helped students build successful professional careers. UMPI offers life-changing opportunities in a caring, small-university environment for 3,000 traditional and non-traditional students from Maine, across the United States, and around the world.

Situated on 150 acres amidst the rolling hills and potato fields of northern Maine, UMPI strives to be the region’s premier learning institution while helping to stimulate cultural and economic development throughout Aroostook County and the State of Maine. Serving as an educational and cultural center for the area, university facilities host lectures, academic programs, concerts, dance performances, art exhibits, and plays that benefit the entire region.

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About Us

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 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.

About the Team

For more than a century, the University of Maine at Presque Isle has been helping students find their path to great professional careers providing its 1,300 traditional and non-traditional students from all areas of the state, country, and world with life-changing opportunities in a caring, small-university environment.

Further information about the University of Maine at Presque Isle can be found at https://www.umpi.edu/.

The university sits on 150 acres surrounded by the rolling hills and potato fields of northern Maine and the university strives to be the region’s premier learning institution while helping to stimulate cultural and economic development in Aroostook County and the State of Maine. The university serves as an educational and cultural center for the area and its facilities are utilized for lectures, programs, concerts, dance performances, exhibits, and plays that benefit the entire region.

Learn more about what Aroostook County has to offer here.