Associate Professor of Law / Professor of Law
The University of Maine School of Law, in the thriving coastal community of Portland, Maine, invites applications for a full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty position to begin in the Fall of 2026. The Law School is interested in candidates whose focus includes criminal law.
Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, an excellent academic record, a record or promise of high scholarly achievement, and a record or promise of successful teaching and mentoring students. Both lateral and entry level candidates will be considered. Rank and salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
How to Apply:
Materials must be submitted via “Apply Now” below. You will need to complete an application and upload the following:
- A cover letter that describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position.
- A resume/curriculum vitae.
Application materials and questions can also be sent to the chair of the Appointments Committee, Professor Anthony Moffa, at the following email address: [email protected].
Important items to know about the recruitment process:
- Review of applications will begin immediately.
- Incomplete application materials cannot be considered.
- Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide three (3) names and contact information for references.
- The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screenings.
- We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship.
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 www.maine.edu/title-ix/.
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