Available graduate assistantship positions are posted on a rolling basis and will continue being listed on this page as they become available. Check back for more!

Assistantship Opportunities

In order to be eligible for and maintain a Graduate Assistantship position, students must:

  • Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.
  • Enroll in 6 graduate credits or more during each semester that they are employed as a GA.
  • Be matriculated in a graduate degree program at USM (students in certificate-only programs are not eligible).
  • Remain in good academic standing and be making acceptable progress towards their degree.
  • Not be a University of Maine System employee.

Note: Maine Law and University of Maine students are not eligible for most USM Graduate Assistantships. 

Students may not hold more than 20 hours per week as a graduate worker (which includes Graduate Aide, Graduate Assistants, and other forms of student employment).

DepartmentTitle
(GA/RA/TA)
Year/
Semester
CampusHours
per
Week
Application
Deadline
Computer
Science
RAFall 2026-
Spring 2027
Portland104/17/2026
Counselor
Education
RAFall 2026-
Spring 2027
Online/
Distance
104/17/2026
Educational
and School
Psychology
TAFall 2026-
Spring 2027
Online/
Distance
104/30/2026
Literacy,
Language,
and Culture
RAFall 2026-
Spring 2027
Online/
Distance
104/30/2026
Literacy,
Language,
and Culture
RAFall 2026-
Spring 2027
Gorham,
Online/
Distance
104/30/2026
New England
Environmental
Finance
Center
GASummer
2026
Portland204/30/2026
Osher School
of Music
RAFall 2026-
Spring 2027
Portland104/17/2026
Osher School
of Music
TAFall 2026-
Spring 2027
Portland104/17/2026
Social WorkRAFall 2026-
Spring 2027
Portland,
Online/
Distance
104/30/2026

Submit Your Application

Ready to apply? First, double check you meet the eligibility requirements. Then, submit the required documents to the hiring supervisor:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter
  • Any other materials as required in the job description posting

If you need help figuring out where to send your application materials, check out this handy Applying for a Graduate Assistant Guide (PDF).

Other Student Work Opportunities

Available position: Exercise Health and Sport Sciences (Spring 2026 semester)

Please check back later for additional Graduate Aide opportunities. Contact your Financial Aid Counselor to determine if you have questions about eligibility.

Note: students must receive a federal work-study award to be eligible for Graduate Aide positions.

The OLLI Graduate Student Fellowship was established at the University of Southern Maine with a gift from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). The Fellowship provides scholarships of $3,000 for five selected USM graduate students whose research, scholarship or creative activity focus on social and environmental justice, adult education, or issues related to aging and wellness. Find more information on the Graduate Fellowships page.

The GRO Fellowship program is designed to support and nurture talented graduate students across various disciplines, offering you the chance to conduct cutting-edge research, collaborate with distinguished faculty, and contribute to groundbreaking projects. Learn more on the Graduate Fellowships page.

For additional opportunities, please visit the USM Career & Employment Hub Job Board (login required).