Part-Time Faculty: Psychology Job Presque Isle area,Maine USA,Education / Teaching

Adjunct Faculty Positions in Psychology

The University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) seeks Adjunct Faculty members who are subject matter experts in Psychology to serve as Instructors of Record and/or develop courses for undergraduate and graduate programs. Instruction may be delivered online, on campus, or in other approved instructional modalities, including traditional 15-week semester courses and 8-week Competency-Based Education (CBE) formats. Teaching assignments and course development opportunities are based on departmental needs, faculty expertise, and course delivery schedules.

Traditional semester courses are typically offered during the Fall and Spring semesters, with additional opportunities during Summer sessions. Competency-Based Education (CBE) courses are offered in multiple eight-week sessions throughout the year. Scheduling is flexible and aligned with instructional and program needs.

Subject matter expertise includes, but is not limited to:

Abnormal Psychology
Animal Behavior
Cognitive Psychology
Counseling
Drugs and Behavior
Lifespan Development
Personality
Psychobiology
Research Methods
Sex and Gender
Substance Abuse Counseling
Vocational Aspects of Disabilities
Other Psychology disciplines

Courses may be delivered in synchronous or asynchronous formats, as appropriate for the instructional model, and meaningful interaction with students is expected.

Compensation for instruction and course development assignments is determined in accordance with the University of Maine System Part-Time Academics Collective Bargaining Agreement (PATFA). Rates vary based on assignment, academic rank, qualifications, experience, and University service.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

For undergraduate degree programs:
At minimum, a master's degree from an accredited institution and/or significant work experience in a related field.
For graduate degree programs: A doctorate, terminal degree, or other advanced degree in the field of study and/or significant work experience in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching at the college-level
Online teaching experience
Teaching in a competency-based education model

Technology Requirements:
Adjunct Faculty teaching online courses are required to have the appropriate technology to effectively teach in an online environment. This includes, but is not limited to:

Computer (desktop or laptop) with sufficient processing speed and capabilities
Reliable high-speed internet connection
Webcam
Microphone

How to Apply

Click "Apply Now" below or visit the UMPI Careers Page at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

You will be required to create an application profile and application.

In addition, for your application to be considered complete, you must submit (upload):

Cover letter (include your experience, interests, and suitability for the position with specific reference to the qualifications outlined above; including an indication of which subject(s) you believe you could teach)
Curriculum vitae (preferred) or résumé
Transcript for highest degree earned

Important items to know about the recruitment process:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and candidates will be hired as programmatic needs arise. Unless otherwise notified, applications will remain on file until May 30, 2027. If no communication regarding application status has been received by that date, the application will be considered inactive.
Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of references.
A background screening will be conducted on candidates who move forward in the selection process.
The University is not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

About the University For more than a century, the University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) has empowered learners through personalized, flexible, and career-focused education. Serving approximately 3,000 online and on-campus students, UMPI is committed to access, innovation, and applied learning, preparing students from Maine, the nation, and the world for meaningful careers and positive community impact.

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