The University of Maine at Presque Isle is seeking a full-time, on-campus, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Human Physiology beginning September 1, 2026, for an academic year (9-month) appointment.
This position is responsible for teaching undergraduate, in-person courses in Anatomy and Physiology, with additional teaching opportunities based on departmental needs and the candidate’s expertise. The successful candidate may serve as an academic advisor for students in the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Professional Programs and will have opportunities to develop and deliver courses in UMPI’s innovative YourPace competency-based education modality. This role requires collaboration with faculty across Math and Sciences, Health Sciences, and Human Services programs, as well as mentoring students participating in Research Learning Experiences (RLEs). Modest funding for undergraduate-involved research is available through the NIH-funded Maine INBRE program, with additional competitive funding opportunities for faculty-led biomedical research.
The work schedule for this on-campus position will be variable based on the teaching schedule and research demands. Work beyond regular hours, which may include nights and weekends, will be necessary to meet the requirements of the position. Regular office hours on campus will be established.
The salary for Assistant Professor is $64,711 and the salary for Associate Professor is $73,786. A University of Maine System transfer rate may be considered in accordance with UMS policies. Benefits include a 10% employer contribution to the UMS retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and tuition waiver programs for employees and eligible dependents. Visit our benefits website to learn more.
Key Responsibilities include (not limited to):
Instructional and Faculty Activities
Student Advising and Mentorship
Collaboration and Service
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications
How to apply
Materials must be submitted via “Apply Now" below or visit the UMPI Careers Page at http:// umpi.careers.maine.edu /
For an application to be considered complete, applicants must create an applicant profile and submit all of the following:
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About the University
For more than a century, the University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) has empowered learners through personalized, flexible, and career-focused education. Serving approximately 3,000 online and on-campus students, UMPI is committed to access, innovation, and applied learning, preparing students from Maine, the nation, and the world for meaningful careers and positive community impact.
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The University of Maine System (UMS), established in 1968, consists of seven universities and the University of Maine School of Law, spread across various locations in Maine. UMS provides system-wide services and governance from these locations, leveraging the distinct strengths and collaborations among its institutions to advance strategic priorities for UMS and the state of Maine.
Choosing UMS means opting for a high quality of life supported by excellent benefits such as tuition waivers, robust retirement contributions, and comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. Maine's diverse landscapes, from accessible wilderness and rugged coastline to urban centers and rural communities, offer numerous cultural activities, strong public schools, safe neighborhoods, and high-quality healthcare. Discover more about Maine's exemplary lifestyle on the Maine Office of Tourism website
The University of Maine System (UMS) is the state’s largest driver of educational attainment and economic development. In the past two decades, the System has awarded 106,362 degrees and spurred and strengthened thousands of small Maine businesses through world-class research and development.
Established in 1968, UMS unites the state’s distinctive public universities including the R1 University of Maine and its regional campus the University of Maine at Machias, the University of Maine at Augusta, the University of Maine at Farmington, the University of Maine at Fort Kent, the University of Maine at Presque Isle, the University of Southern Maine and the University of Maine School of Law, as well as the University of Maine Graduate and Professional Center.
The System serves more than 30,000 students annually and its tripartite education, research and service mission is made possible by the efforts of some 5,000 faculty and staff. Despite demographic declines in the state and region, over the last five years the System has increased the number of high school students annually earning free university credit by 32%, rapidly expanded high-quality online education, grown graduate enrollment by 22%, and launched innovative adult degree completion initiatives to advance economic mobility and meet state workforce needs. Maine’s public universities continue to be a national leader in advancing college affordability and access and reducing student debt. Listed in-state tuition and fees at UMaine are the lowest of any New England flagship and Pell-eligible Maine students can attend four of the System’s small universities without paying out-of-pocket for tuition and fees.
