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Assistant Professor of Psychology
full-time•Presque Isle
About this role
The University of Maine at Presque Isle is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology beginning September 1, 2026 for an academic year (9 month) appointment, with potential opportunities for summer teaching. The successful candidate will primarily teach undergraduate courses in Psychology (area of expertise open). Candidates who can teach courses in animal behavior, biological psychology, sensation and perception, or cognitive psychology are preferred.
Responsibilities will encompass course instruction and development, advising, engaging in campus and professional service, and fostering opportunities for undergraduate experiential learning. We seek a dedicated professional with a passion for teaching and a commitment to career growth.
The work schedule for this on-campus position will be variable based on the teaching schedule and research demands. Work beyond regular hours (which may include nights and weekends) will be necessary to meet the requirements of the position. Regular office hours on campus will be established.
The salary for Assistant Professor is $64,711. A University of Maine System transfer rate may be considered in accordance with UMS policies. Benefits include a 10% employer contribution to the UMS retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and tuition waiver programs for employees and eligible 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 undergraduate psychology program.
- Develop initiatives that involve undergraduate students, potentially leading to independent projects or conference presentations/publications.
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 Aug. 31, 2026 will be considered.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD in Biological Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, or Behavioral Neuroscience with an ability to teach/develop courses that will complement and supplement existing areas of faculty expertise.
- At least 1 year of teaching experience with various delivery modalities
- Demonstrated record of campus or community service
How to apply
Materials must be submitted via “Apply Now" below or visit the UMPI Careers Page at http:// umpi.careers.maine.edu /.
For application to be considered complete you must create an applicant profile (application) and submit ALL of the following:
- Cover letter
- Resume/ CV
- Transcripts
- Teaching Philosophy
Important items to know about the recruitment process:
- Review of applications will begin on March 20, 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 empowered learners through personalized, flexible, and career-focused education. Serving approximately 3,000 online and on-campus students, UMPI is committed to access, innovation, and applied learning, preparing students from Maine, the nation, and the world for meaningful careers and positive community impact.
Situated on 150 acres in northern Maine, UMPI is dedicated to being the region’s premier learning institution and a driver of cultural and economic development in Aroostook County and across the state. The university serves as a regional educational and cultural hub, hosting academic programs, lectures, performances, exhibits, and community events.
Learn more about UMPI at https://www.umpi.edu/.
Applicants interested in learning more about the quality of life and opportunities in Aroostook County are encouraged to explore the region’s offerings here.
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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 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.
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.
What you'll do
- The successful candidate will deliver a minimum of four undergraduate courses per semester and actively contribute to the academic community through service endeavors. Responsibilities also include course instruction, development, and fostering opportunities for undergraduate experiential learning.
About University of Maine System
The University of Maine System (UMS) is the state’s largest driver of educational attainment and economic development. In the past two decades, the System has awarded 106,362 degrees and spurred and strengthened thousands of small Maine businesses through world-class research and development.
Established in 1968, UMS unites the state’s distinctive public universities including the R1 University of Maine and its regional campus the University of Maine at Machias, the University of Maine at Augusta, the University of Maine at Farmington, the University of Maine at Fort Kent, the University of Maine at Presque Isle, the University of Southern Maine and the University of Maine School of Law, as well as the University of Maine Graduate and Professional Center.
The System serves more than 30,000 students annually and its tripartite education, research and service mission is made possible by the efforts of some 5,000 faculty and staff. Despite demographic declines in the state and region, over the last five years the System has increased the number of high school students annually earning free university credit by 32%, rapidly expanded high-quality online education, grown graduate enrollment by 22%, and launched innovative adult degree completion initiatives to advance economic mobility and meet state workforce needs. Maine’s public universities continue to be a national leader in advancing college affordability and access and reducing student debt. Listed in-state tuition and fees at UMaine are the lowest of any New England flagship and Pell-eligible Maine students can attend four of the System’s small universities without paying out-of-pocket for tuition and fees.
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