• Associate Professor/Professor of Law - Criminal…

    University of Maine System (Portland, ME)


    Associate Professor of Law / Professor of Law

     

    The University of Maine School of Law, in the thriving coastal community of Portland, Maine, invites applications for a full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty position to begin in the Fall of 2026. The Law School is interested in candidates whose focus includes criminal law.

     

    Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, an excellent academic record, a record or promise of high scholarly achievement, and a record or promise of successful teaching and mentoring students. Both lateral and entry level candidates will be considered. Rank and salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

    How to Apply:

    Materials must be submitted via “Apply Now” below. You will need to complete an application and upload the following:

     

    + A cover letter that describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position.

    + A resume/curriculum vitae.

     

    Application materials and questions can also be sent to the chair of the Appointments Committee, Professor Anthony Moffa, at the following email address: [email protected].

    Important items to know about the recruitment process:

    + Review of applications will begin immediately.

    + Incomplete application materials cannot be considered.

    + Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide three (3) names and contact information for references.

    + The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screenings.

    + We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship.

     

    In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds 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 or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207-581-1226. TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

     

    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 (https://www.maine.edu/strategic-plan/) 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 (https://visitmaine.com/plan-your-visit/relocating-to-maine) .