Job Description

The Muskie School of Public Service graduate program in Policy, Planning and Management at the University of Southern Maine invites applications for The AVANGRID David Flanagan Endowed Professorship in Public Policy, beginning September 2, 2025.

The successful candidate should be an experienced educator in public policy with the ability to teach a variety of courses online and in-person in our Master's in Policy, Planning and Management (MPPM) program. Examples of teaching areas include sustainability, energy policy, climate adaptation, governance and public policy, and applied data analysis. Teaching expertise in allied areas will also be considered. This is an on-campus position, which will include in-person and online teaching modalities.

Applicants are expected to work with students, mentor junior faculty, facilitate collaborative teaching, and develop and maintain a research agenda focused on sustainability, energy policy, and climate adaptation with significance to Maine. The holder of this professorship will foster collaborations across the University, academic field, professional community, and industry. In addition, they will engage in outreach to the broader community through an annual symposium, lecture or other public event(s), and publications. They will work closely with the Maine Graduate and Professional Center to develop cross-collaborative teaching and research between Maine School of Law and University of Maine Graduate School of Business and other University of Maine campuses.

This position comes with an attractive package that includes a competitive salary of $120,000 annually, an Endowed Professor stipend of $10,000/year, a summer research stipend and graduate assistant in the first year, and a two-course teaching load per semester. Candidates must reside within commutable distances from the USM campuses. This requirement is essential for the ability to participate in supporting and building upon our university culture of "student focused every day" and allows for regular participation in on-campus activities, meetings, and fulfills the responsibilities of the role effectively.

The program in Policy, Planning and Management (MPPM) at the Muskie School is comprised of active and engaged faculty who are committed to strong teaching, involving students in applied research and a leader in providing public service, policy, planning and public and nonprofit management education for the region and nation.

The Edmund S. Muskie School of Public Service engages in education, research, and public service, dedicated to educating leaders, informing policy and practice, and strengthening civic life. The School combines nationally recognized research programs with graduate degrees in Public Health (MPH), Policy, Planning, & Management (MPPM), and collaborates on a doctorate in Public Policy and Education Leadership. It also offers bachelor's degrees in Geography-Anthropology (GYA), Public Health (BPH), and Tourism & Hospitality (TAH). The Muskie School engages in cross-disciplinary opportunities through the Maine Graduate & Professional Center, which brings together programs in business, law, policy, and public health. This position will have many opportunities to develop cross-collaborative teaching and research with faculty at the Maine Graduate and Professional Center.

About the University:

The University of Southern Maine is a vibrant academic community located in the greater Portland, Maine area, including campuses in Portland, Gorham, Lewiston, and online. USM is part of the University of Maine System and offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing hands-on learning, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a highly engaged student-centered learning environment, USM is a steward of higher education, helping drive the economic, cultural, and civic life in the communities where our campuses are located and beyond. USM is committed to providing expanded access to high-quality education that elevates economic opportunity and contributes significantly to the vitality of a diverse society. To learn more about USM, visit About Our University .

The University of Southern Maine embraces an inclusive campus community that values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. The Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Impact supports USM's DEIA- and Community Impact-focused departments, committees, groups, projects, training, and events. USM encourages women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.

We are dedicated to our Service Promise, Student Focused Every Day , and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness.

The University of Southern Maine provides highly competitive benefits that include health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employees and tuition discounts for spouses and eligible dependents; a 403(b)-retirement plan with 10% employer contribution; and more. To learn more, please review the Benefits Information Summary .

Required Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Public Policy, Economics, Sustainable Planning, or a related field
• A minimum of 8 years of teaching, research, and service experience in the field.
• Demonstrated effective teaching, dedication to scholarship and engaging students in research or translating research into practice.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated potential to engage professional community and enhance external profile of the program.
• An established record of scholarship
• An earned doctorate and a record of teaching and scholarship previously recognized with appointment as a tenured full professor or scholarly accomplishments to warrant appointment as tenured full professor at USM.

To apply, click on the 'Apply Now' or visit USM Careers and submit the following materials:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Names and contact information of three references

We will examine candidate packages on an ongoing basis as they are submitted.

All required materials must be submitted by October 20, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

At this time, the University of Southern Maine is unable to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

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. View the University's Annual Security Report (PDF) . If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please email or call 207.780.4035.

EEO Statement:

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds 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, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).