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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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Lecturer - TECS/ECE Part-Time
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UMass Amherst
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| The Department of Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies (TECS) within the College of Education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a lecturer position with a focus on elementary education and literacy education (at the elementary level) with the possibility of renewal to begin September 1, 2025. |
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Postdoctoral Research Associate 100% - CBIKS
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UMass Amherst
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| This position is with the Center for Braiding Indigenous Knowledges and Science (CBIKS), a National Science Foundation Science & Technology Center. This position assists CBIKS thematic research groups in conducting “science of science” research within the CBIKS network. The eight research theme areas at CBIKS are: ethics, data sovereignty, relationality & research development, fieldwork & braiding knowledges, formal & informal science education, storywork & knowledge mobilization, training scientists, and policy & government agencies.
This is an on-site position at CBIKS Central on the UMass Amherst campus in Amherst, MA with the possibility of some remote work. This is a one-year position with a possibility of renewal for a second year. |
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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. |
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Associate Dean for Academic Affairs - College of Nursing
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UMass Amherst
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| The College of Nursing is seeking a visionary and dynamic Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (ADAA) to provide strategic academic leadership and foster innovation in nursing education. This is a full-time, 12-month administrative faculty position reporting directly to the Dean. The ADAA will be a creative and enthusiastic nurse leader with a strong record of academic scholarship and leadership in higher education. |
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Assistant Professor - Plant Biology
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UMass Amherst
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| The Department of Biology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position in Plant Biology. This is an academic-year appointment at the level of Assistant Professor. |
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Research Fellow
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UMass Amherst
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| The research fellow will engage in research activities related to NIEHS-funded projects focused on reducing dietary exposure to environmental pollutants (PFAS and micro- and nanoplastics) and mitigating their toxicity using sorbent materials. |
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Clerical Assistant - Global Education Administrative Coordinator
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UMass Amherst
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| The Global Education Administrative Coordinator (Temporary Professional) provides administrative support for outreach, transcript processing, and front-line student advising for Global Education within the Office of Global Affairs. |
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Departmental Assistant (Bakery Assistant)
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UMass Amherst
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| The Bakery Assistant (Departmental Assistant) prepares baked goods such as bread, rolls and pastries; decorates cakes and other baked goods; operates equipment such as bread slicers, mixers and ovens; and inspects baking ingredients for spoilage. This is a temporary, unbenefited position. |
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Departmental Assistant (Nutrition Data Specialist)
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UMass Amherst
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| Review product specifications and data for accuracy by accessing and reviewing Simphony and FoodPro softwares to check content and remove discrepancies. This is a temporary, unbenefited position. |
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Departmental Assistant (Line Server) - Fall 2025
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UMass Amherst
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| Assists in the preparation of simple hot and cold foods using food service equipment and standard recipes; serves food to diners; cleans equipment, production areas, serving and dining areas in a food service operation; washes dishes, pots and pans; operates a cash register to make cash sales transactions. |
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Departmental Assistant - Civic Initiative Mentor
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UMass Amherst
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| Mentors at UMDI CI provide administrative and organizational assistance to the Civic programs, assisting with the day-to-day functions. This will include, but not be limited to, supporting the academic director and program manager with administrative tasks and communication, and assisting with planning and organizing the schedule for each day. Mentors will have a unique opportunity to host small and large group sessions on social, cultural, and academic issues. In addition to facilitating participants’ programming (virtual and/or in-person) and creating a positive environment for the participants, mentors are expected to be present and engaged with the participants during small group and project activity. The mentors provide participants with the opportunity to learn more about American culture, norms, and discuss program content areas in an informal setting; similarly, mentors are able to learn about the participant’s home countries. This cross-cultural exchange represents an important aspect of the CI’s mission, by developing more substantive connections and understandings of different cultures, norms, and values. |
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Post Doctoral Research Associate - Kinesiology
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UMass Amherst
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| We are searching for a highly motivated and proactive individual, ideally, with a focus on physical activity interventions and neuroimaging for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Kinesiology department and IALS. This postdoctoral position will involve participating in existing studies, leading independent research, as well as conducting analysis of existing data, which can range broadly from behavioral (e.g., computerized task) to neuroimaging (e.g., fMRI) data from studies examining the relationships between physical behaviors and cognitive and brain functions in adults. |
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Departmental Assistant (Housekeeping - UMass Hotel)
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UMass Amherst
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| Participates in general and specific cleaning tasks of hotel guestrooms and public areas. |
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Post Doctoral Research Associate
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UMass Amherst
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| The Postdoctoral Research Associate will have the opportunity to assist in both the research and the community-partnered approaches to conducting this research. Responsibilities include writing scientific papers, quantitative and qualitative data collection and/or analysis, literature reviews, community engagement, and grant writing. Overall goals and specific activities will be determined collaboratively between the post-doc and Dr. Mackie, but can include multiple first-authored and co-authored journal articles, development of project leadership skills, research proposal submissions (PCORI, National Institute of Health, foundations), methods training, community engagement, conference presentations, and formal and informal mentorship and networking opportunities. |
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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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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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Associate Professor (tenured) Public History/Associate Director of Slavery North Initiative
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UMass Amherst
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| The Department of History at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a tenured position in the Public Histories of North American Enslavement. The appointment will be at the Associate Professor level beginning Fall 2025. For its initial three years (with potential for renewal) the position will be affiliated with Slavery North, an initiative that seeks to advance social justice by centering the cultures, experiences, lives, and resistance of enslaved peoples in Canada and the US North while bolstering public understanding of the social and cultural impacts of trans-Atlantic slavery and its legacies in the North, including how that history manifests in anti-Black racism today. |
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Pen Tishkach Chair & IHGMS Director
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UMass Amherst
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| The University seeks a distinguished senior scholar in the field of Holocaust, Genocide, and Memory Studies to serve as Director of the IHGMS.
The Director will be the Pen Tishkach Chair of Holocaust Studies; the Pen Tishkach endowment provides research support as well as funding for Institute programming. Leadership of the Institute requires a dynamic and inclusive leader with demonstrated ability to engage diverse constituents and academic disciplines both domestically and internationally. The successful candidate will also have experience in fundraising and a vision for institutional development at a public research university.
The successful candidate will also teach undergraduate and graduate courses. The University offers a wide range of opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, including strong programs in Public History, literary and cultural studies, and a vibrant Department of Judaic and Near Eastern Studies. The proximity of the Yiddish Book Center and resources in the Five College Consortium further enrich the intellectual community.
Specific disciplinary focus for the Director is open; the tenure home is anticipated to be in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts (http://www.umass.edu/hfa/), in the department best aligned with the successful candidate's expertise. |
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Joseph W. and Alma W. Keilty Chair in Education
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UMass Amherst
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| The University of Massachusetts Amherst College of Education is seeking qualified candidates for the new Joseph W. and Alma W. Keilty Chair in Education join the dedicated and accomplished community of faculty, students, and staff in the Student Development Department within the College of Education. |