Assistant Professor of Business Management - Tenure Track

Assistant Professor of Business Management - Tenure Track - Fall 2026

The University of Maine at Augusta invites applications for a tenure-track Business Administration faculty member, beginning fall 2026. The successful candidate will have experience teaching a wide range of business courses. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to teaching in multiple modalities and working with students one-on-one. This position will be based on UMA’s Augusta or Bangor campus.

Duties of the position include teaching a variety of courses, such as small business management, management information systems, managerial analytics, labor-management relations, marketing, Excel business applications, financial services, business law, international business, investments, and economics. Additional information about UMA's business administration and management programs is available on our website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

About the University: 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.

• Prepare course syllabi, develop courses online in Brightspace, and create assessments of learning
• offer courses in a variety of modalities, including in-person, live online/distance synchronous, as well as asynchronous
• support students in their learning and connect them to UMA resources as needed
• advise students in the major
• teach four classes each semester (fall & spring/total 24 credits), with opportunities to teach additional classes in the summer
• participate in program meetings, UMA committees, community service, and collaborate with peers across the University of Maine System (UMS)

UMA 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, including distance learning, involved in scholarly activities as appropriate to the appointment, and to provide service to the community, college, and university.

UMA serves a mix of traditional and non-traditional students and offers a wide array of liberal arts and professional programs leading to certificates, associate, baccalaureate, and master's degrees. Programs are delivered on campus and using a network of University centers and sites across the state and internationally. The University offers general education and degree-specific courses using in-person, hyflex, distance synchronous, and online instruction.

The successful candidate will be active in university service through student advising, curriculum development, committee activity, and community outreach. Duties of the position may also include supporting the university's early college programming.

Required:

• MBA with expectation of enrollment in a doctoral program within the first academic year; must have earned the degree before awarded tenure
• Minimum of 2 academic years experience teaching business management courses at the college level.
• Experience with distance education modalities (e.g., Brightspace, Zoom, Kaltura)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of office software applications

Preferred:

• Doctoral Degree or Terminal degree in a business-related field
• Professional Certification in a Business-related field
• Mid-level to upper-level work experience in the Business-related field

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

UMA offers a wide range of benefits, including tuition benefits for employees and dependents, comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability as well as retirement plan options. The University of Maine System is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs.

• A cover letter that fully describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position.
• A curriculum vitae/resume outlining your relevant experience
• Contact information for three professional references when requested

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

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