The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) and the Division of Graduate and Continuing Education welcome passionate educators to join our team as a part-time adjunct faculty members. UMF's Division of Graduate and Continuing Education provides a high-quality learning experience with educators respected in their fields.
The following courses may be offered to part-time faculty members during the 2026-2027 academic year
PSY 540 - Diagnosis and Treatment
This course will provide students with an understanding of psychopathology, the utilization of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders in clinical practice, assessment, and intervention of mental health diagnoses. Students will learn to conceptualize mental health disorders and their etiologies within various schools of counseling theory, including how assessment (e.g., intake interviews) informs the process of diagnosis and treatment planning. Additionally, students will identify ethical issues related to research and practice, the various definitions of normality and abnormality, and the significant impact of culture and diversity on diagnosis and treatment planning.
Part-time temporary faculty members may be rehired in subsequent semesters based on course availability, schedule, funding, and performance. Continuation is subject to the terms of the PATFA bargaining agreement and other applicable university policies.
Essential duties include, but are not limited to:
While the courses in this program have a weekly or every-other-week campus class meeting, positions also require the use of the UMS learning management system (Brightspace) to host all course materials and discussions not held face-to-face.
Technology Requirements:
Part-time faculty members teaching at the University of Maine at Farmington are required to have the appropriate technology to teach in a fully online environment. This includes, but is not limited to:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred:
Salary & Benefits:
Part-time faculty members are compensated on a per-credit-hour basis, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and in accordance with the Maine Part-Time Faculty Association (PATFA) contract. Teaching opportunities in future semesters are based on course funding, performance, need,s and availability. Continuation is subject to the terms of the PATFA bargaining agreement and other applicable university policies.
Eligible part-time faculty members may elect certain benefitsprovided by the University of Maine System.
To apply, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below and create an applicant profile, complete a brief application, and upload:
We are not able to consider applicants who require any visa sponsorship support
Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 pm EST on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening
The University of Maine at Farmington employees are Mandatory Reporters with the exception of UMF’s licensed, clinical medical providers (including athletic trainers) and mental health providers and their clinical interns when working in their capacity as providers.
About the University of Maine System
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.
