Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track), Mental Health and Human Services - Tenure Track - Fall 2025

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.

Additional information about UMA's undergraduate and graduate Mental Health and Human Services (MHHS) Program are available on our website: https://www.uma.edu/academics/programs/mhhs/

As a full-time faculty member, you will be expected to:

• Prepare course syllabi, develop courses online in Brightspace, and create assessments of learning.

• Offer courses in a variety of different 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.

We are looking for two Mental Health and Human Services faculty. We are looking to hire one in each of these specialties; assessment and treatment of substance use disorders and generalist human services curriculum.

Generalist human services specialty

For this position, we are looking for someone to teach in our generalist human services curriculum. Some of the possible undergraduate courses include: Community Mental Health, Human Services Interviewing and Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Professional Ethics, Cultural Competency, and internship courses. Having a professional license to practice as a human services professional is preferred.

Substance use specialty

For this position, we are looking for someone who has extensive knowledge and experience in the assessment and treatment of substance use disorders. We offer both undergraduate and graduate level courses focused on substance use disorder assessment, counseling and interventions. Some of the possible courses include: Substance Use Disorders and Diverse Populations, Substance Use Disorder Counseling, and Substance Use Disorders and Adolescents. Having a professional license to practice as a substance use disorder professional is preferred.

Qualifications for both

Required:

• Doctoral degree in Social Work, Counselor Education, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Human Services, or similar areas including substance use disorder treatment. ABDs welcome to apply but faculty must have earned their doctorate to be eligible for tenure

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong computer skills and experience using a learning management system (Brightspace, Canvas, Blackboard)

Preferred:

• In possession of a professional license or certification in your profession

• Prior experience teaching in a higher education setting, including in an online setting

Salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and previous experience, in accordance with the AFUM contract.

Application Requirements:

• A cover letter that fully describes your qualifications and experiences with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications

• A resume/curriculum vitae

• Contact information for three professional references

• A statement of contributions to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Review of applications will start on December 1. 2024. Materials received after December 20, 2024, will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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About the University of Maine System

The University of Maine System (UMS), established in 1968, consists of seven universities and the University of Maine School of Law, spread across various locations in Maine. UMS provides system-wide services and governance from these locations, leveraging the distinct strengths and collaborations among its institutions to advance strategic priorities for UMS (https://www.maine.edu/strategic-plan/) and the state of Maine.

Choosing UMS means opting for a high quality of life supported by excellent benefits such as tuition waivers, robust retirement contributions, and comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. Maine's diverse landscapes, from accessible wilderness and rugged coastline to urban centers and rural communities, offer numerous cultural activities, strong public schools, safe neighborhoods, and high-quality healthcare. Discover more about Maine's exemplary lifestyle on the Maine Office of Tourism website (https://visitmaine.com/plan-your-visit/relocating-to-maine) .