Assistant Professor of Social Work

The School of Social Work at the University of Maine seeks applicants for a full-time, academic-year, tenure-track, Assistant Professor position. The candidate will teach and advise in the undergraduate and graduate social work programs and establish an independent research and scholarship program. Additional responsibilities include student advising and service within the School, University and broader communities. Consistent with the University of Maine’s mission, the candidate will conduct research and provide guidance to the state on social welfare and social work-related programs and policies.

With a 75% teaching and 25% research appointment, the successful candidate will teach in the on-campus Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work programs. Potential teaching assignments include required courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in two or more curricular areas including clinical practice, human behavior in the social environment, macro practice, research, and social welfare policy. The candidate will provide academic advising to undergraduate and graduate students and take leadership roles in recruitment and mentoring students, ensuring our educational programs remain vibrant, rigorous, and competitive. Successful candidates will engage in service to the School, University, and relevant professional communities. They will also have the training and motivation to conduct independent research on social issues of societal importance in Maine and beyond, with demonstrated record of publication and potential for securing external funding.

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. in social work or a related area. The degree must be completed prior to the date of employment; ABD candidates can apply. MSW degree and a minimum of two years of post-MSW social work practice experience;
• Potential for excellence in research and/or other scholarly activity;
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Evidence of the ability to work as a team member;
• Ability to teach in at least two of the following sequence areas: clinical practice, human behavior in the social environment, macro practice, research, and/or social welfare policy;
• Interest in pursuing externally funded research;
• Commitment to advancing social work values, ethics, and anti-oppressive scholarship and practice. 

Preferred:

• PhD in Social Work;
• Record of excellence in research and other scholarly activity;
• Expertise in social work practice (clinical and/or macro) and/or social welfare policy;
• Experience and/or interest in teaching both in-person and online classes;
• Experience and/or interest in teaching both undergraduate and graduate-level social work courses;
• Strong potential for or established record of effective student advising and mentoring.

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
3.) a statement of teaching philosophy

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 October 12, 2026.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.