Assistant Professor of Education Position Available In Aroostook, Maine

Assistant Professor of Education
Presque Isle, ME, United States (On-site)

JOB INFO

Job Identification
1217
Job Category
Faculty
Posting Date
04/16/2025, 08:17 AM
Locations 181 Main Street, Presque Isle, ME, 04769, US
(On-site)
Business Unit
University of Maine at Presque Isle
Job Schedule
Full time
Regular or Temporary
Regular
Department
UMPI College of Education
Bargaining Unit
Associated Faculties of the University of Maine System (AFUM)

JOB DESCRIPTION

The University of Maine at Presque Isle is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor of Education beginning September 1, 2025. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate (and potentially graduate) courses to pre-service teachers majoring in Education. Responsibilities will encompass course instruction and development, advising, engaging in campus and professional service, and fostering opportunities for pre-service teachers to learn and grow. We seek a dedicated professional with a passion for teaching and learning and working on a team. This tenure-track position is a full-time 9 month contract with benefits year-round. Qualified applicants should hold a terminal degree (PhD) or a Master’s degree with the understanding that a PhD will be required within 5 years of hire. Based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant, the minimum salary for Assistant Professor is $62,222 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 modalities (competency-based, online, hyflex, and/ or in-person).
Serve as faculty advisor to EDU majors.
Collaborates with Director of Education and Education Program to prepare materials and processes for re-accreditation.
Participated in EDU student candidacy and exit interviews, program days, and other program- related activities as needed.
Attend Faculty Assembly meetings monthly.
Participate in EAB student success campaigns.
Maintain Brightspace courses.
Provide timely and effective feedback to students.
Assist in development, instruction, and administration of undergraduate courses and programs.
Develop initiatives that involve undergraduate students, potentially leading to internships, independent projects, or conference presentations/ publications as well as facilitate current EDU initiatives.
Actively contribute to the academic community through campus and professional service endeavors.
Collaborates with the Director of Education to assist in the generation of annual Chapter 114 reports and provides support regarding ETS reports/ Title II reports.
Collaborates with Director of Education and Education Program to prepare materials and processed for recertification.
Participates in EDU student candidates and exit interviews, program days, and other program-related activities as needed.
Assists with development and review of program-specific academic maps (Finish in 4).
Communicates with students to reinforce the student-faculty advisor relationship.

Required Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Education or a closely related field from an accredited institution with the understanding that a PhD will need to be completed within 5 years,
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 and experiences, including online instructions,
Collaborative skills and teamwork approach,
Teaching experience in public education (PreK-12),
Prior experience in higher education, and
Ability to travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

Doctoral Degree in Education or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
Maine Teacher Certification.
7-10 years of teaching experience in public education (PreK-12).
Administrative experience in public education.
Experience with competency-based education.
Demonstrated experience in mentoring undergraduate students and fostering their professional development.
Experience in scholarly activities including publications, presentations, or grant writing.
Ability to travel to and from Canada. 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
Transcripts
Teaching Philosophy Important items to know about the recruitment process: Initial review of applications begins immediately and will remain open through April 30, 2025. 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 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.