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
Business
Administration
RAFall 2026-
Spring 2027
Portland106/22/2026
Libraries
& Learning
GAFall 2026-
Spring 2027
Portland108/21/2026
Libraries
& Learning
TAFall 2026-
Spring 2027
Portland108/14/2026
Literacy,
Language,
and Culture
RAFall 2026-
Spring 2027
Gorham108/21/2026
Office of
Sustainability
GAFall 2026-
Spring 2027
Gorham/
Portland/
LAC
108/13/2026
Policy,
Planning, and
Management
RAFal 2026-
Spring 2027
Portland/
Online
108/21/2026
Political
Science
RAFall 2026-
Spring 2027
Portland108/24/2026
School of
Business
GAFall 2026-
Spring 2027
Portland108/14/2026

Submit Your Application

Ready to apply? First, double check you meet the eligibility requirements. Then, submit your application, including your resume, cover letter, and any other materials requested in the job description posting, via the Graduate Assistant Application form by the date specified within the job description.

In your cover letter, be sure to include a self-assessment about how this position relates to your academic program and professional aspirations.

If you need help navigating the GA application process, check out this handy Applying for a Graduate Assistant Guide (PDF).

Other Opportunities

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).