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.

• 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
• Serving on school, university, and public committees
• Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students

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

• An established research agenda or plan including 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

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

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 deadline 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.

The University of Maine System is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. The System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability, 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.