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The University of Maine at Farmington - the historic birthplace of teacher education in Maine - invites applications for Lecturers in the Master's in Educational Leadership with a concentration in School Administration for Academic Year 2025-2026 (summer) and Academic Year 2026-2027 (fall and spring).

UMF is seeking experienced school administrators to serve as instructors for the next generation of Maine's K-12 school leaders. This concentration and Graduate Certificate Administration is designed for practicing educators who are ready to take the next step in their careers. Instructors help to provide the knowledge and skills needed to pursue leadership opportunities in school administration, preparing participants to guide and support educational communities effectively.

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, including but not limited to: face-to-face, synchronous, and asynchronous instruction.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

+ Curriculum Development: Design and maintain syllabi aligned with departmental expectation and established course blueprints.

+ Instructional Delivery: Lead lesson planning and facilitate instruction via the Brightspace LMS or other instructional software.

+ Student Support: Maintain regular correspondence, hold office hours, and provide timely grading and feedback.

+ Professional Collaboration: Attend course coordination meetings with the Associate Deann of Graduate Education and complete required orientations and trainings.

+ Modality Note: While courses are offered predominantly online, some courses may include other modalities (i.e. synchronous and/or asynchronous).

Sample Courses:

EDU 550 (School Law for Administrators): This course is a survey of the legal bases of public education in the United Stats and of contemporary legal issues and cases affecting the practice of school administration. Although the primary objective is to acquaint the student with the legal principles governing public education in the nation and the State of Maine, special attention will be given to those topics of school law which are, or should be, of immediate concern to the practicing school administrator.

EDU 552 (Supervision and Evaluation of School Personnel): This course provides an overview of supervisory practice in public schools. It draws upon effective schools, effective teaching, teacher and adult development, and supervisory practice literature as a foundation for direct assistance to teachers and general supervisory work. The course included Maine State Law regarding hiring and dismissal practices, just cause, contract issues, dismissal, non-renewal, progressive discipline, and complaint investigation.

EDU 553 (Finance for School Administrators): This course presents a comprehensive introduction to resource acquisition, management, and leadership at the school level. Further, it is designed to engage students in exploring the practical realities of resource leadership and to examine in depth their own skills and knowledge in light of their goals for school leadership. Specifically, in the course students will: 1) develop a comprehensive understanding of resource acquisition, management and employment as a central part of their leadership effectiveness; 2) understand the procedural and legal parameters for financial and other resource acquisition, management and deployment; and 3) build skills and understanding for leading this dimension of the school effectively.

Required Qualifications:

+ Education: Master's Degree in Education or a closely related field.

+ Professional Experience: Minimum of 3 years of formal leadership experience in a public school setting.

+ Academic Preparation: Demonstrated academic background adequate for the courses to be taught.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Teaching Experience: At least two years of online or hybrid teaching experience at the college level.

+ Licensing: Licensed in Maine as a Building Administrator or Superintendent (Endorsement 040).

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 January 31, 2026. Materials received after January 30, 2026 will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screenings.

The University of Maine at Farmington employees are Mandatory Reporters with the exception of UMF’s licensed, clinical medical providers (including athletic trainers) and mental health providers and their clinical interns when working in their capacity as providers.

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.umf.maine.edu/publicsafety/annual-security-report/) . If you have any questions, contact UMF Dept. of Public, Safety / Campus Police, University of Maine at Farmington, 149 Quebec Street, Farmington, Maine 04938-1994 tel 207-778-7400UMF

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) .