Part-Time Faculty - Twelve Positions

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

12 part-time faculty positions for multiple course designers for the PhD program. Seeking faculty with experience and expertise in designing the following courses: 

• Research Practicum I (3 credits)


• Measurement in Health & Behavior Sciences (3 credits)


• Conceptual Models & Frameworks in Nursing Science (3 credits)


• Research Practicum II (3 credits)


• Introduction to Scholarly Writing (1 credit)


• NUR 699 – Dissertation Research (3 credits)

The University of Maine School of Nursing is seeking applicants for up to 12 part-time faculty positions to support the design and development of courses for its synchronous PhD in Nursing program. Applicants must hold a Ph.D and MSN and have relevant teaching and professional expertise in one or more of the following areas: 

• Research Practicum I 


• Measurement in Health and Behavioral Sciences 


• Conceptual Models and Frameworks in Nursing Science


• Research Practicum II 


• Introduction to Scholarly Writing and Dissertation Research

Successful candidates will have demonstrated experience in designing and teaching high-quality online courses and in conducting research. Faculty will collaborate with the University’s Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning and receive support from graduate nursing students throughout the development process. All courses will follow a consistent program template, be designed according to evidence-based practices for online graduate education, and use current communication and collaboration technologies established at the university. To view the Credit Hour Rates, please refer to the PATFA Contract.

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:

• Ph.D and MSN


• Relevant teaching and professional expertise in one or more of the following areas: 
  
  
  
  • Research Practicum I 
  
  
  • Measurement in Health and Behavioral Sciences 
  
  
  • Conceptual Models and Frameworks in Nursing Science
  
  
  • Research Practicum II 
  
  
  • Introduction to Scholarly Writing and Dissertation Research
    
    
     
  
  

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 September 28, 2026.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Kelley at [email protected]


The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.