Part-time Faculty - Educational & School Psychology, Spring 2027

University of Maine • Portland, ME

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About The Position

The University of Southern Maine’s Educational and School Psychology Department is seeking student-focused part-time faculty to teach one or more graduate-level courses in applied behavior analysis and school psychology in Spring 2027 and beyond. Faculty are responsible for the full delivery and grading of assigned courses, including course development, effective instruction, timely formative and summative feedback, and meeting with students as needed. The department provides program competencies, course learning objectives, key assessments, a prior syllabus with a recommended topic outline, and other instructional resources.

Courses may be delivered in person on the Gorham campus or synchronously online using Zoom. Class meetings take place on weekdays after 4 p.m. ET. Topics include SPY 601 Behavior Principles of Learning and SPY 679 Diversity in the Practice of Psychology, among others.

The department prepares students for careers as school psychologists and behavior analysts, emphasizing evidence-based practices and collaborative problem solving to promote academic, social-emotional, and behavioral success for diverse PK–12 learners. The successful candidate will join faculty focused on high-quality graduate training, equitable outcomes, and community engagement. Part-time faculty are paid by credit hour based on prior teaching experience, as determined by PATFA. Eligible faculty may elect certain University of Maine System benefits. The Center for Academic Innovation offers learning-design consulting and faculty development opportunities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in applied behavior analysis, school psychology, or a related field.
• Credentialed as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Certified School Psychologist, or Licensed Psychologist.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical experience in schools or related settings.
• Postsecondary teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop assigned courses and deliver their full instruction.
• Use effective instructional methodologies to teach course content.
• Grade assigned coursework and provide timely formative and summative performance feedback to students.
• Meet with students as needed.

Benefits

• Eligible part-time faculty may elect certain benefits provided by the University of Maine System.
• Learning-design consulting and faculty development opportunities are available through the Center for Academic Innovation.

What This Job Offers

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