Visiting Assistant or Associate Professor of Counselor Education 1-Year Fixed Length
Visiting Assistant or Associate Professor of Counselor Education 1-Year Fixed Length
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The School of Education and Human Development at the University of Southern Maine is seeking applicants for a oneyear fixedlength visiting professor position as Assistant or Associate Professor for the Counselor Education Program for the 25/26 (September 1 2025 through August 31 2026. We welcome applicants in the Clinical Mental Health or School Counseling specialty areas.
The Counselor Education department philosophy is to prepare our graduates to act as facilitators of change in the lives of individuals at all developmental levels. By modeling high standards of professionalism and offering a foundation of knowledge skills selfawareness and practice the Counselor Education program aspires to prepare counselors of the highest quality to work in schools mental health agencies businesses hospitals rehabilitation organizations private practice and other settings.
The targeted starting date for this position will begin in the Fall semester of 2025 and will pay an annual salary of $65000 for Assistant Professor and $74750 for Associate Professor. This is primarily an on campus inperson teaching position. Candidates must reside within commutable distances from the USM requirement is essential for the ability to participate in supporting and building upon our university culture of student focused every day and allows for regular participation in oncampus activities meetings and fulfills the responsibilities of the role effectively.
The University of Southern Maineis a vibrant academic community located in the greater Portland Maine area including campuses in Portland Gorham Lewiston and online. USM is part of the University of Maine System and offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs emphasizing handson learning community engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a highly engaged studentcentered learning environment USM is a steward of higher education helping drive the economic cultural and civic life in the communities where our campuses are located and beyond. USM is committed to providing expanded access to highquality education that elevates economic opportunity and contributes significantly to the vitality of a diverse society. To learn more about USM visit About Our University.
The University of Southern Maine fosters a welcoming and supportive campus environment that respects and appreciates diverse perspectives enhancing teaching learning personal growth and overall institutional achievement. USM encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds including women veterans and those with differing abilities experiences and cultural perspectives.
We are dedicated to our Service Promise Student Focused Every Day and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care Integrity Equity and Responsiveness.
The University of Southern Maine provides highly competitive benefitsthat include health dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short and longterm disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employees and tuition discounts for spouses and eligible dependents; a 403(b)retirement plan with 10 employer contribution; and more. To learn more please review the Benefits Information Summary.
Required Qualifications:
- An earned doctoral degree in Counselor Education
- Or: ABD with evidence of completed doctoral degree to be provided by start date
- Credentialed or eligible for credentialing as a National Certified Counselor (NCC).
- Experience as a certified professional school counselor or licensed professional counselor
- Experience with both facetoface and online education and/or training.
- Evidence of potential to pursue a relevant scholarly and research agenda.
To apply please click on APPLY FOR POSITION at the bottom of this page or visit USM Jobs.
Applicants should create an applicant profile and submit the following materials:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae/resume
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Research statement
- List of the names and contact information for three references.
We will examine candidate packages on an ongoing basis as they are submitted.
Review of applications will begin on May 7 2025.
Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.
At this time the University of Southern Maine is unable to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.
Clery Act:
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act mandates that all Title IV institutions such as the University prepare publish and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the Universitys crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the Universitys current campus security policies. View the Universitys Annual Security Report (PDF). If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format the University willprovide such a copy upon request. Please email or call 207.780.4035.
EEO Statement:
The University of Southern Maine is an EEO/AA employer and is committed to nondiscrimination. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services 5713 Chadbourne Hall Room 412 University of Maine Orono ME. TTY 711 (Maine Relay System)
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
