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Jobs posted before January 12, 2026

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Current opportunities

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Director of UMass Cranberry Station - Extension Associate/Full Professor UMass Amherst
The University of Massachusetts is seeking an experienced scientist, innovative leader and Extension educator to serve in a full-time, 12-month appointment as Extension Associate or Full Professor and Director of the UMass Cranberry Station located in East Wareham, Massachusetts. The Director will provide: 1) vision, support, and coordination in planning, developing and implementing departmental programs in research and extension in accordance with the Land Grant Mission; 2) leadership in recruiting and fostering academic growth and professional development of faculty, staff, and students; 3) administration of human, physical and financial resources; and 4) promotion of external funding opportunities.
Assistant Provost for Instructional Design, Engagement and Support UMass Amherst
The Assistant Provost for Instructional Design, Engagement and Support (IDEAS) oversees the development and implementation of innovative strategies and educational practices that align with the strategic goals of Academic Affairs for online and in-person education. The Assistant Provost combines educational expertise with technological innovation to enhance online and in-person teaching and learning across the University. The Assistant Provost leads the IDEAS unit, ensuring effective collaboration with faculty and academic leaders to design and implement high-quality educational experiences.
Non-Tenure Track Lecturer in Animation and Visual Narrative UMass Amherst
The Department of Art at the University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks applicants for a full-time academic-year (nine-month) Non-tenure track (NTT) Lecturer position in Animation & Visual Narrative. The department values diversity as a factor in academic and artistic excellence.
NTT Lecturer - Foundations Director UMass Amherst
The Department of Art at the University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks applicants for a full-time academic-year (nine-month) non-tenure Lecturer position of Foundations Coordinator.  This is a full-time, benefited position with an initial appointment of two years.
Lecturer/Lighting Designer UMass Amherst
The University of Massachusetts Amherst Department of Theater seeks a full-time Lecturer of Lighting Design, effective September 1, 2026. This is a two-year initial appointment with the possibility of renewal beginning September 1, 2028. This professor, specializing in lighting design, is a committed teacher and an impressive professional practitioner who will bring experience and vision to the Department. The successful candidate is an excellent collaborator with the expertise and knowledge to teach lighting design at the graduate and undergraduate level.
Lecturer/Technical Director UMass Amherst
The successful candidate will be an important part of a team imagining the next generation of theater training in a dynamic, collegial department. The Technical Director supports the department’s mission, overseeing the department scene shop and all scenic construction in order to deliver quality scenery safely, within resources, and on time for 4-6 mainstage shows. The Technical Director also teaches courses in stagecraft and theater technology, as well as mentoring students in these disciplines. The Technical Director supervises the scene shop staff, including student workers, and collaborates closely with other departments and areas. This is a two-year, renewable, non-tenure-track faculty appointment.
Director of Design-Build Program (Lecturer Calendar Year) UMass Amherst
The Building and Construction Technology Program (in the Department of Environmental Conservation) and the Department of Architecture at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a full-time lecturer position to be the director and primary instructor for the UMass DesignBuild program.
Assistant Professor of Art Education UMass Amherst
The Department of Art at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art Education to begin September 1, 2026.
Metadata Librarian (Multiple Positions) UMass Amherst
The Metadata Librarian will actively catalog materials in a variety of formats using rules and national standards and best practices. They will participate in discussions relating to discovery, access, retrieval, and management of objects in the Library Services Platform and discovery. Advice on the application of appropriate current and emerging cataloging/metadata schema to facilitate access to digital resources and physical collections. Train others on cataloging/metadata creation and management and work closely with staff throughout the Libraries to provide access to the Libraries’ collections.
Assistant Professor of Audiology UMass Amherst
The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences is searching for an Assistant Professor for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position beginning September 2026. The successful candidate will be teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses; advising students; providing service to the department, school, and university; and establishing an independent, fundable research program.
Assistant Professor - Plant Health & Microbe Interactions UMass Amherst
The Stockbridge School of Agriculture (SSA) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking applications for a 9-month, full time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Plant Health and Plant-Microbe Interactions, with a focus on innovative and sustainable approaches to managing plant diseases.
Audiology Lecturer UMass Amherst
The School of Public Health and Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (httr1://www.umass.edu/sphhs) is seeking applicants for a full-time, non-tenure track lecturer position (9-month appointment) in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences to teach in the area of Audiology. Opportunities exist for summer teaching, which would be compensated for in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. The initial appointment period is two years with the possibility of renewal.
Assistant Professor - Crop Resilience to Environmental Stress UMass Amherst
The Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position of Crops Resiliency to Environmental Stresses. This position is a full-time, 9-month appointment with a distribution of responsibilities including 50% research, 30% teaching, and 20% service.
Assistant Professor - Statistics UMass Amherst
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst seeks to hire one academic year, tenure-track faculty member in Statistics starting in the Fall of 2026.
Assistant Professor - Plant Physiology UMass Amherst
The Department of Biology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of Plant Physiology. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a vibrant, externally funded research program, effectively teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and contribute to service in support of the department and college.
Assistant Professor - Virology UMass Amherst
The Department of Microbiology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in any expertise of virology. We are seeking talented applicants qualified for an assistant professor position. Under exceptional circumstances, highly qualified candidates at other ranks may receive consideration.
Assistant Professor (TT) - Artificial Intelligence in Civil and Environmental Engineering Infrastructure UMass Amherst
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a tenure-track (TT) faculty position at the assistant professor level in the area of artificial intelligence (AI) in civil and environmental engineering infrastructure systems. The appointment is expected to begin September 1, 2026. Positive consideration will be given to applicants whose research, teaching, or service supports the university’s commitment to public impact, inclusive innovation, and social responsibility.
Assistant Professor (TT) Mechanical and Industrial Engineering - Additive Manufacturing. UMass Amherst
The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (MIE) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of Additive Manufacturing with applications in biomedical, aerospace, or energy technologies; outstanding candidates in closely related areas of additive manufacturing will also be considered.
Assistant Professor (TT) - Computer Engineering specializing in Artificial Intelligence Systems UMass Amherst
The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Computer Engineering specializing in Artificial Intelligence Systems. This position is part of a broader expansion in AI engineering in the college. The position is defined with broad scope that includes research related to developing, securing, or using AI chips and workloads, from edge devices to data centers. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, GPUs, FPGAs, custom accelerators, protecting model IP, hardware-enforced safeguards against misuse or adversarial inputs, trusted execution, securing supply chains for AI, robustness and explainability, safe and equitable human-in-the-loop decision systems, and other advanced hardware and software topics in computer engineering. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a strong research program, teach existing courses in Computer Engineering, and develop creative new curricula in areas of their interest. The appointment is expected to begin September 1, 2026.
Assistant Professors (TT) - Biomedical Engineering - Multiple Positions UMass Amherst
The Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions at the assistant professor level. Hires at the associate professor level may be considered based on qualifications. The appointment is expected to begin September 1, 2026. Applicants working in areas with a strong clinical and translational focus, which will leverage collaborations with UMass Chan Medical School and Boston-area hospitals, are strongly encouraged to apply.

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