Assistant Professor of Psychology
Position: University of Maine at Presque Isle-Tenure Track Position in Psychology
The Psychology Program of the University of Maine at Presque Isle invites applications for an academic year, tenure-track position. Located in Maine's beautiful north country with its accessibility to numerous lakes, rivers and other picturesque natural features, the University of Maine at Presque Isle serves 1400 students of diverse educational backgrounds and offers a full range of quality academic programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Professional Programs, and Teacher Education. The anticipated start date is August 2010. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Typical salary range is $44,256 - $50,000.
Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate psychology courses, including Principles of Counseling, Abnormal, Lifespan Development, Personality, and General Psychology. The successful candidate will be an experienced instructor and preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated interest in developing a successful online program in undergraduate psychology. The teaching load is 12 contact hours per semester. Other duties include academic advising, university and community service, and scholarly research.
Qualifications: A Ph.D. or Psy.D. with specialization in clinical/counseling or school psychology is preferred but ABD candidates with plans for degree completion no later than summer 2011 will be considered. A dedication to teaching is paramount, but evidence of successful scholarship is also preferred for hire and required for successful tenure.
Application Process: Applications should be sent to the address below and must include a letter of interest containing a statement of teaching philosophy and research goals, a curriculum vitae, available teaching evaluation summaries, three letters of support, contact information for three references, and copies of all transcripts. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled with a suitable candidate. UMPI is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The University actively encourages applications and nominations of all qualified applicants.
Ms. Barbara Lambert, Human Resources, University of Maine at Presque Isle, 181 Main Street, Presque Isle, Maine 04769. (207) 768-9549. E-mail:
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The University of Maine at Presque Isle is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
and strongly encourages applications from and nominations of women and minority candidates.
The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.