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

University of Maine System • Portland, ME

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About The Position

The University of Southern Maine’s Educational and School Psychology Department seeks student-focused part-time faculty to teach one or more courses in its graduate-level applied behavior analysis and school psychology programs in Spring 2027 and beyond. Courses may include SPY 601 Behavior Principles of Learning and SPY 679 Diversity in the Practice of Psychology, among other topics. Instruction will be delivered either in person on the Gorham campus or synchronously online using Zoom. Classes meet on weekdays after 4 p.m. Eastern Time.

Part-time faculty are responsible for the full delivery and grading of assigned courses. The department provides program competencies, course learning objectives, key assessments, a prior syllabus with a recommended topic outline, and other instructional resources. The successful candidate joins a supportive faculty committed to equitable outcomes for PK-12 learners through high-quality graduate training and community engagement.

USM’s Educational and School Psychology programs prepare students for careers as school psychologists and behavior analysts, emphasizing evidence-based practices and collaborative problem-solving to support diverse PK-12 learners. Faculty engage with local schools, agencies, and professional organizations. The department offers graduate certificates and degrees in applied behavior analysis, educational psychology, and school psychology. Part-time faculty are paid per credit hour based on prior teaching experience, as determined by the Part-Time Faculty Association of Maine. Eligible part-time 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.
• Deliver course content using effective instructional methodologies.
• Grade assigned courses and provide students with timely formative and summative performance feedback.
• Meet with students as needed.
• Teach one or more graduate-level courses in applied behavior analysis or school psychology.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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