Field Supervisor - Lecturer

Job Overview

The University of Maine Farmington is seeking applicants for a Field Supervisor within the College of Education, Health & Rehabilitation. This is a non-tenure track, full-time lecturer position which will begin on August 17, 2026.

The supervisor will place students in public school settings with mentor teachers, organize field placements, and work as a collaborative member of the supervision team. This supervisory position would support work with UMF practicum students and student teachers in partner schools, both Early Childhood and public PK-12 settings, located primarily in Southern and Mid-Coast Maine. The work involves traveling to school sites, conducting observations, conducting formative and summative assessments, pre- and post-conferencing, and acting as a liaison with both mentor teachers and building principals.

Additionally, this position will work with recent graduates on our program self‑evaluation.

The Field Supervisor conducts weekly seminars with students that deal with the classroom experience, the teaching profession, school environments, state and national standards, and portfolio preparation. Other faculty responsibilities include advising, engagement with the work of the College of Education and the Division of Teacher Education, Health & Rehabilitation Services. Field Supervisors also teach a course, depending on the needs of the Division and capacity within their supervision loads.

This position reports to the Director of Field Services and is evaluated annually.

This is a position with a starting annual salary of $56,811.05, plus a 10% employer retirement contribution. The University of Maine at Farmington offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes holiday and sick time, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, a tuition waiver program for employees and eligible dependents, retirement plan options, and more.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Education
• A valid Driver's License (based on UMS standards)
• Five (5) years of experience teaching in public schools, which includes leadership or supervisory experience and expertise in PK-12

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a mentor teacher or working with innovative models of pre‑service teacher supervision and school‑university partnerships
• Experience in teaching within a college/university setting.

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for three (3) professional references

We are not able to consider applicants who require any visa sponsorship support

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 pm EST on Tuesday, July 14, 2026
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The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post‑offer physical as applicable.

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.

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