Assistant Professor of Justice Studies Tenure Track
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Job Location:
Augusta, ME - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
09-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Assistant Professor of Justice Studies - Tenure Track - Fall 2026
The Justice Studies program at the University of Maine at Augusta invites applications for an Assistant Professor position starting in September 2026. The program is looking for candidates able to teach a variety of law-related undergraduate courses in the Legal Studies/pre-law area (Foundations of Law and Justice; Criminal Law; Comparative International Justice; Family Law; etc.) with a preference for candidates also able to teach Criminal Justice-related courses.
Courses are taught online primarily in an asynchronous format with some possibilities for synchronous online addition to teaching four courses per semester the candidate will be required to advise students and engage in departmental university and public service. The candidate is also expected to engage in scholarly activity such as presenting at conferences and/or publishing articles related to the field.
About the University:
UMAtransforms thelivesofstudents ofeveryageandbackground acrosstheStateofMaineandbeyond through access to high-quality distance and on-site education excellence instudent support civic engagement and professional and liberal arts programs.
UMA isthethird-largest public university in addition to its main campus in thestates capital UMA alsoservesstudents atitscampus in Bangor (UMA Bangor) and through UMA Centers around the locationsandlong-termexpertiseinonlineanddistancelearningUMAisgenerally considered theuniversity ofchoice forMainers of allages who want toattend college without uprooting their lives.
To learn more about the Justice Studies program please visit our webpage at a full-time faculty member you will be expected to:
- PreparecoursesyllabidevelopcoursesonlineinBrightspaceandcreateassessmentsoflearning
- Offercoursesinavarietyofdifferentmodalities including in-personliveonline/distance synchronous as well as asynchronous
- SupportstudentsintheirlearningandconnectthemtoUMAresourcesasneeded
- Advisestudentsinthemajor
- Teachfourclasseseachsemester (fall&spring/total24credits)withopportunities toteach additional classes in the summer
- Participateinprogram meetingsUMAcommitteescommunity serviceandcollaborate withpeers across the University of Maine System (UMS)
UMA faculty are expected to be excellent teachers responsive to changing professional needs committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning committed to effective use of technology including distance learning involved in scholarly activities as appropriate to the appointment and to provide service to the community college and university.
UMA serves a mix of traditional and non-traditional students and offers a wide array of liberal arts and professional programs leading to certificates associate baccalaureate and masters degrees. Programs are delivered on campus and using a network of University centers and sites across the state and internationally. The University offers general education and degree-specific courses using in-person hyflex distance synchronous and online instruction. The successful candidate will be active in university service through student advising curriculum development committee activity and community outreach. Duties of the position may also include supporting the universitys early college programming.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Juris Doctor degree; a PhD in a closely related field will be considered if the candidate has significant knowledge of law
Preferred:
- Experience teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level
- Experience with online teaching or learning
Salary: The normal hiring range is in the low 60s for a tenure-track position with a Juris Doctoral degree and is commensurate with qualifications and previous experience in accordance with the AFUM contract.
Benefits: UMA offers awide range of benefits including tuition benefits for employees and dependents comprehensive insurance coverage including medical dental and vision life insurance short-term and long-term disability as well as retirement plan options. The University of Maine System is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of Americas Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs.
Application Requirements:
- A cover letter that fully describes your experience interests and suitability for the position.
- A curriculum vitae/resume outlining your relevant experience
- Contact information for three professional references when requested
We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.
Incomplete application materials cannot be considered.
Review of applications will start on January 21.Materials received after January 20 2026 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 Act:
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Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
About Company
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, le ... View more
