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Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track), Mental Health and Human Services

The Mental Health and Human Services program at the University of Maine at Augusta invites applications for an Assistant Professor position starting September 2026. The program is looking for candidates able to teach in our generalist human services curriculum. Some of the possible undergraduate courses include: Community Mental Health, Human Services Interviewing and Counseling, Professional Ethics, and internship courses.

Essential duties and responsibilities of this position: This faculty member will prepare course syllabi, develop courses online in Brightspace, and create assessments of learning, teaching, and learning support for students throughout their courses. Faculty are expected to participate in program meetings, UMA committees, community service and collaborate with peers across the University of Maine System. Faculty members in this program teach classes in person, live online/synchronous, as well as asynchronous so prior experience in these different modalities would be helpful.

About the University (https://www.uma.edu/) :

UMA transforms the lives of students of every age and background across the State of Maine and beyond through access to high-quality distance and on-site education, excellence in student support, civic engagement, and professional and liberal arts programs.

UMA is the third-largest public university in Maine. In addition to its main campus in the state's capital, UMA also serves students at its campus in Bangor (UMA Bangor) and through UMA Centers around the state. With its multiple locations and long-term expertise in online and distance learning, UMA is generally considered the university of choice for Mainers of all ages who want to attend college without uprooting their lives.

To learn more about the Mental Health and Human Services program, please visit our webpage at https://www.uma.edu/academics/programs/mhhs/

Qualifications:

Required:

+ Doctorate in Social Work, Counselor Education, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Human Services, or similar areas including substance use disorder treatment. ABDs welcome to apply but faculty must have earned their doctorate to be eligible for tenure.

Preferred:

+ Prior experience teaching in higher education setting

+ Professional license or certificate in your profession

+ We have a specific need for an individual who has knowledge about working with children and their families. Some of the courses in the child and family services concentration include Family Interactions, Perspectives on Working with Infants, Toddlers and Children, Interventions for Families with Children, Child Mental Health, and Developmental Disabilities.

Additional information about UMA's undergraduate and graduate Mental Health and Human Services (MHHS) Program are available on our website: https://www.uma.edu/academics/programs/mhhs/

Salary: The normal hiring range is mid 60s for a tenure-track position and is commensurate with qualifications and previous experience, in accordance with the AFUM contract.

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

Application Process

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

+ A cover letter that fully describes your qualifications and experiences with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications

+ A resume/curriculum vitae

+ Be prepared to supply contact information for three professional references when requested

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after January 18, 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 www.maine.edu/title-ix/.

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 University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report (https://www.uma.edu/compliance/annual-security-report/) .

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) .