Assistant Professor in Nursing

The School of Nursing at the University of Maine invites applications for a full-time, academic-year tenure track Assistant Professor position in nursing that is 75% teaching and 25% research.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Teaching in our BSN, MSN and/or doctoral programs (DNP and/or PhD) 

• Conducting research leading to peer-reviewed publications, conferences or poster presentations, or grants. 

• Participating in scholarly activities in the field of expertise; and 

• Serving on school, university, and public committees.

• Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students

About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. 

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. 

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Qualifications:
Required:

• DNP and/or PhD in nursing or a related field by the time of appointment from accredited University. 

• Current RN licensure in the State of Maine (or eligibility)

• Demonstrated ability or potential to teach in the field of discipline at the undergraduate and graduate levels 

• Strong record or promise of scholarship, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and extramural research funding 

• Demonstrated ability to advise and mentor students 

• Strong written and oral communication skills 

• Demonstrated scholarship potential and an interest in engaging students in research or translating research into practice. 

Preferred:

• An established research agenda or plan including but not limited to: publications, grant funding, and/or participation in conferences
• Experience with particular research methods or post-doctoral research experience 
• Record or promise of high professional and institutional service and leadership capacity 

• Permission to work in the United States 

   

Other Information: 

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

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) a teaching and research philosophy statement 

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on June 18, 2026.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Sean Sibley.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.