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
Mathematics
and Statistics		TAFall 2026-
Spring 2027		Gorham/
Portland		10Extended to
8/3/2026

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 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).