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Assistant Professor - Soft Matter/Statistical Physics Theory
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UMass Amherst
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| The Physics Department of the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in theoretical or computational soft matter/statistical/biomaterials physics. We seek candidates with outstanding research and a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring. |
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Assistant Professor of Department of Economics & Commonwealth Honors College
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UMass Amherst
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| The Department of Economics and Commonwealth Honors College of the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a joint faculty appointment expected to start on September 1, 2026, at the level of Assistant Professor. We encourage applications from candidates in microeconomics (either theory or applied) and/or heterodox political economy (Marxian, Neo-Ricardian, institutionalist, feminist, or stratification economics). Applicants should have research that addresses current social and economic challenges. In particular, we encourage applications from scholars engaged in research on the economics of artificial intelligence and its impact on areas such as inequality, discrimination, occupational change, productivity, and growth. The teaching load is 2/2, inclusive of two economics courses with an honors designation. Honors Faculty also are engaged in the Commonwealth Honors College community and meet annually with the CHC Dean, in addition to contributing to the life of their home department, college, and university. Candidates will be judged on their scholarly research, as well as high quality and enthusiastic undergraduate teaching of honors students, especially principles, intermediate, and game theory. Under exceptional circumstances, candidates at other ranks may receive consideration. |
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Assistant Provost for Instructional Design, Engagement and Support
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UMass Amherst
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| 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. |
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Slavery North/Research Fellow
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UMass Amherst
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| Slavery North fellowships are open to regional, national, and international candidates enrolled in MA/MFA and PhD programs in the Humanities and Fine Arts fields with a thesis or dissertation component. Fellows must actively participate in both the scholarly and social environment of the Slavery North. With the support of Slavery North leadership, they will conduct their independent research and create original research/works in one or more of the five mandate areas of Slavery North which include: 1) Canadian Slavery, (2) slavery in the US North, (3) the comparative study of slavery in Canada, the US North, and other northern or temperate regions, (4) the study of the inter-connectedness of slavery in Canada and the US North with Caribbean Slavery, and (5) Black-Indigenous relations in Canadian Slavery or US North Slavery. Furthermore, the research must center on the enslaved and/or adopt an anti-colonial, de-colonial, post-colonial, and/or anti-racist methodology/approach which challenges the nature of European and Euro-American imperialism and colonialism and interrogates the racist logic of the institution of Transatlantic Slavery. |
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Herter Gallery Director & Lecturer
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UMass Amherst
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| The Department of Art is seeking a Director of the Herter Art Gallery. This is a 9-month 100% benefitted non-tenure track position with an initial appointment of one year which may be renewed. |
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Instructional Designer (Hybrid Opportunity)
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UMass Amherst
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| The Instructional Designer creates upskilling research projects, courses, consultations and workshops to educate faculty and staff to design, develop, and deliver high-quality online instruction through effective instructional design processes supported by emerging educational technologies. |
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Extension Educator II - Nutrition Education Program - Raynham, MA (Hybrid Opportunity)
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UMass Amherst
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| The Extension Educator II will plan, conduct and evaluate educational workshops and training sessions with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligible youth and adults for SNAP-ED in the greater Boston area, as detailed in the Annual SNAP-ED Program Plan. This position serves the Southeast region, the office based in Raynham, MA. |
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Extension Educator II - Nutrition Education Program - Boston, MA (Hybrid Opportunity)
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UMass Amherst
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| The Extension Educator II, will plan, conduct and evaluate educational workshops and training sessions with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligible youth and adults for SNAP-ED in the Boston area, as detailed in the Annual SNAP-ED Program Plan. This position is based out of our Malden, MA regional extension office and serves the greater Boston area. |
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Archives and Manuscript Librarian (Temporary Position) (Hybrid Opportunity)
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UMass Amherst
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| The Archives and Manuscript Librarian (Archivist) will work with colleagues in the Robert S. Cox Special Collections and University Archives Research Center (SCUA) to provide comprehensive support in the department’s ongoing efforts to curate and preserve its collections and to provide outstanding access to its holdings. The Archivist will assist patrons in learning and research; supervise use of the collections in SCUA’s reading room, train and supervise student assistants, work with classes to promote integration of primary sources into university curriculum, and implement professional standards in care, arrangement, and description of collections. |
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Visiting (Open Rank) Research Professor
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UMass Amherst
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| The Visiting (Open Rank) Research Professor for Slavery North will actively participate in both the scholarly and social environment of the center. Visiting Research Professors, with support of Slavery North leadership, will conduct independent research and create original works in one or more of the five mandate areas of Slavery North which include 1) Canadian Slavery, (2) slavery in the US North, (3) the comparative study of slavery in Canada, the US North, and other northern or temperate regions, (4) the study of the inter-connectedness of slavery in Canada and the US North with Caribbean Slavery, and (5) Black-Indigenous relations in Canadian Slavery or US North Slavery. Furthermore, the research must center on the enslaved and/or adopt an anti-colonial, de-colonial, post-colonial, and/or anti-racist methodology/approach which challenges the nature of European and Euro-American imperialism and colonialism and interrogates the racist logic of the institution of Transatlantic Slavery. |