University of Maine System·Orono, Maine
The Lecturer will be responsible for a 24-credit annual workload consisting of undergraduate didactic, clinical, and lab courses. Additionally, the role involves serving on school, university, and public committees to support the institution's mission.
The School of Nursing at the University of Maine seeks applicants for a non-tenure track, academic-year (9-month) Lecturer of Nursing position anticipated to start on Sept 1, 2026. This is a soft-money-funded, 100% teaching position. Current funding exists through August 31, 2027.
Essential position responsibilities include teaching in our undergraduate Bachelor of Science nursing program and serving on school, university, and public committees. The School of Nursing is looking for a candidate to fulfill a 24-credit load per academic year (Sept – May). Teaching and service will be split across semesters, with each semester accounting for 12 credits of workload. The successful candidate will be responsible for undergraduate didactic, clinical or lab courses, as needed.
The School of Nursing is philosophically linked with the University of Maine’s mission to be the state’s center for learning, discovery and service to the public. Faculty and students of the school serve as a vital resource to the people of Maine through clinical practice, scholarly activities and leadership roles.
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu [http://umaine.edu/].
The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.
UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism [https://themainehighlands.com/places-to-visit/greater-bangor-region/] to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.
A Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution
Current licensure as an RN, or eligibility for Maine licensure by date of hire.
Commitment to teaching, professional development, and service.
Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
Documented expertise in his or her area(s) of teaching responsibility.
Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Other Information: To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:
1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position 2.) a resume/curriculum vitae 3.) a teaching and research philosophy statement (max 2 pages)
Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.
Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
30 p.m. EST on July 1, 2026.
For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Kathryn Robinson [Kathryn.robinson1@maine.edu].
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws.
Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment.
The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System).
For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/ [http://www.maine.edu/title-ix/].
Clery Act The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees.
This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies.
You may view the University’s Annual Security Report [https://umaine.edu/police/clery-annual-safety-report/].
If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request.
Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.
Candidates must hold a Master of Science in Nursing, a current RN license, and have at least one year of clinical experience. Preference is given to those with two years of university-level teaching experience in pre-licensure nursing programs.
Market context
Lecturer in Nursing roles in Maine typically reflect steady demand for qualified nurse educators, especially in programs preparing pre-licensure students. This role is competitive because candidates need a Master of Science in Nursing, an active RN license, clinical experience, and teaching experience is preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to highlight both bedside practice and classroom teaching experience.