Part-Time Faculty: Social Work (Remote)

Part-Time Faculty, Social Work (Remote)

The University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) invites applications for a part-time faculty position in Social Work within the undergraduate Bachelor of Social Work program, beginning in the Spring 2027 semester.

This is a remote position that will include synchronous zoom teaching. Courses a re delivered online in traditional 15-week semesters. Compensation is on a per-credit-hour basis, commensurate with qualifications and experience, and aligned with applicable collective bargaining agreements or institutional policies.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the Bachelor of Social Work program, in the areas of preparatory practicum courses (Junior Field Seminar) and Human Behavior in the Social Environment.

• Use both synchronous and asynchronous teaching modalities.

• Maintain office hours and attend faculty meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Master of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate (DSW) or PhD in social work or a related discipline.

Technology Requirements: Part-time faculty must have appropriate technology to teach, grade, and participate in online meetings, including:

• Computer (laptop) with sufficient processing speed

• High-speed internet connection

• Webcam

• Microphone

How to Apply

Materials must be submitted via “Apply Now” below or through the UMPI Careers Page .

You will need to create an applicant profile and upload:

• A cover letter describing your experience, interests, and suitability for the position, including the courses you could teach.

• Curriculum vitae (preferred) or résumé.

• Transcript for the highest degree earned.

Important Information About the Recruitment Process

• Applications are due by December 4 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Materials received after the application deadline may be reviewed at the University’s discretion.

• Candidates selected for the final stages of the search will be asked to provide a list of references.

• A background screening will be conducted for candidates who advance in the process.

• The University is not able to consider applicants who require visa sponsorship.

About the University

For more than a century, the University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) has helped students build successful professional careers. UMPI offers life-changing opportunities in a caring, small-university environment for 3,000 traditional and non-traditional students from Maine, across the United States, and around the world.

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