Assistant Professor of Secondary & Graduate Education Tenure Track
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Job Location:
Farmington, NM - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Assistant Professor of Secondary & Graduate Education - Tenure Track - Fall 2026
The College of Education Health and Rehabilitation is seeking an innovative Assistant Professor of Secondary & Graduate Education to join our faculty in September 2026; this is a 9-month tenure-track position. We are looking for a dedicated educator committed to advancing K-12 education through diverse and inclusive practices. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in secondary-level curriculum and instruction. This role involves a 12-credit per semester teaching load offering the flexibility to engage with students through undergraduate and graduate coursework in face-to-face hybrid and online environments.
In addition to a four-course teaching load per semester the successful candidate will advise and mentor students contributing to their academic and professional growth. Faculty are expected to maintain an active scholarly profile through research and publications while engaging in meaningful departmental university and community service including recruitment and outreach initiatives.
UMF serves a diverse population of traditional and non-traditional students across a range of liberal arts and professional programs. To meet the needs of these learners the University delivers general education and degree-specific coursework through a variety of modalities.
- The Assistant Professor position annual salary $64711; plus a 10% employer retirement contribution.
- The Instructor position annual salary $53821; plus a 10% employer retirement contribution.
As a full-time faculty member you will be expected to:
- Design and deliver rigorous and engaging courses across diverse learning environments including but not limited to: in-person synchronous and asynchronous modalities
- SupportstudentsintheirlearningandconnectthemtoUMFresourcesasneeded.
- Advisestudentsinthemajor.
- Teachfourclasseseachsemester (fall&spring/total24credits)withopportunities toteach additional classes in the summer.
- Participateinprogram meetingsUMFcommitteescommunity serviceandcollaborate withpeers across the University of Maine System (UMS).
- UMF 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 involved in scholarly activities as appropriate to the appointment and to provide service to the community college and university.
The University of Maine at Farmington offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes holiday and sick time medical dental and vision insurance life insurance short- and long-term disability insurance a tuition waiver program for employees and eligible dependents retirement plan options and more. Visit ourbenefits websiteto learn more.
Required Qualifications:
- A Doctorate in Education Curriculum Instruction and Assessment; or a related field is required for tenure; or (ABD) at the time of hire will be considered at the instructor level.
- A minimum of two (2) years of full-time teaching experience in middle or high school classrooms.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience teaching in Secondary Education particularly in Social Studies or Science
- Experience working with rural schools
- Familiarity with instructional technology
- Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate education courses in traditional blended and online formats
Application Requirements:
- Cover letter
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching statement describing your teaching experience and philosophy
- Contact information for three (3) professional references
We are not able to consider applicants who require any visa sponsorship support
Incomplete recruitment materials will not be considered.
Review of applications will start on February 19 2026 following close of business. Materials received after the deadline will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screenings.
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 The University of Maine at Farmington employees are Mandatory Reporters with the exception of UMFs licensed clinical medical providers (including athletic trainers) and mental health providers and their clinical interns when working in their capacity as providers.
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. You may view the Universitys Annual Security Report. If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMF Department of Public Safety / Campus Police University of Maine at Farmington 149 Quebec Street Farmington Maine 04938-1994 tel .
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Classroom Experience
- Education Administration
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Adult Education
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising 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
