Lecturer in Nursing

University of Maine System • Orono, ME

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Nursing at the University of Maine seeks applicants for a non-tenure track, academic-year (9-month) Lecturer of Nursing position anticipated to start on Sept 1, 2026. This is a soft-money-funded, 100% teaching position. Current funding exists through August 31, 2027. Essential position responsibilities include teaching in our undergraduate Bachelor of Science nursing program and serving on school, university, and public committees. The School of Nursing is looking for a candidate to fulfill a 24-credit load per academic year (Sept – May). Teaching and service will be split across semesters, with each semester accounting for 12 credits of workload. The successful candidate will be responsible for undergraduate didactic, clinical or lab courses, as needed. The School of Nursing is philosophically linked with the University of Maine’s mission to be the state’s center for learning, discovery and service to the public. Faculty and students of the school serve as a vital resource to the people of Maine through clinical practice, scholarly activities and leadership roles.

Requirements

• A Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution
• Current licensure as an RN, or eligibility for Maine licensure by date of hire
• Commitment to teaching, professional development, and service
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse
• Documented expertise in his or her area(s) of teaching responsibility
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Two years of documented college/university-level teaching experience including didactic, clinical, or laboratory courses in a pre-licensure nursing program
• Prepared to teach or contribute to the following courses in a specified area of clinical expertise: NUR 102: Foundations in Nursing, NUR 106: Foundations in Nursing lab, NUR 202: Application of Theory to Nursing Practice lab, NUR 310: Evidence-Based Practice in Healthcare

Responsibilities

• Teaching in our undergraduate Bachelor of Science nursing program
• Serving on school, university, and public committees
• Fulfilling a 24-credit load per academic year (Sept – May)
• Teaching and service split across semesters, with each semester accounting for 12 credits of workload
• Responsible for undergraduate didactic, clinical or lab courses, as needed

Benefits

• Tuition benefits (employee and dependent)
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability
• Retirement plan options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level