Job Description

The University of Maine invites applications for an academic-year, non-tenure-track Lecturer of Elementary & Secondary Education in the College of Education and Human Development's School of Learning & Teaching beginning September 1, 2026.

This position's primary responsibilities are teaching classes related to Literacy Education and English Language Arts. Substantive teaching expertise related to writing (and its relationship to reading) is preferred. Teaching will be focused primarily undergraduate level but the opportunity to teach at the graduate level may be available based on program need. The successful candidate will also be expected to serve on College and University-wide committees.

The successful applicant will join a strong faculty that highly values collaboration and diversity. The successful candidate will have a strong background in literacy instructional methodology, writing instruction, digital literacy knowledge, and English Language Arts methods. Experience teaching online as well as in-person is desirable. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing local, state, and national service to public schools and to the profession.

Preference will be given to candidates who can work collaboratively across disciplines to address the education of students living in diverse environments and embrace the scholarship of engagement model, and have interest in online instruction.

About the College:

The College of Education and Human Development is structured into three Schools. This current position falls under the School of Learning and Teaching. The programs within this School include: Elementary Education; Secondary Education; Curriculum, Assessment, & Instruction; Instructional Technology, Special Education; and a Ph.D. in Education.

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:

• A terminal degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., etc.) in Education or a closely related field by the date of hire OR a Master's degree in Education or a closely related field.

• At least one (1) year of teaching experience in a relevant setting (e.g., PK-12, university, or community education).

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with demonstrated evidence of commitment to working collegially with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• Previous teaching experience in a public school setting.

Preferred candidates will have evidence of some of the following attributes:

• Teaching effectiveness in a college or university setting;

• Current knowledge of literacy education practices;

• Current knowledge of English Language Arts methods practices;

• Current knowledge of writing instructional practices;

• Suitable experience and academic preparation for teaching foundational courses for preservice teachers, collaborating with local schools, and a commitment to teacher education; and

• Experience with online teaching and integrating technology with instruction.

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

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 January 31, 2026.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Sara Flangan (sara.flanagan@maine.edu) .

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

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. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at

Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. You may view the University's Annual Security Report ( . If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.

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