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Postdoctoral Research Associate - Academic Center for Reliability and Resilience of Offshore Wind
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UMass Amherst
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| Position Overview: The Academic Center for Reliability and Resilience of Offshore Wind (ARROW) is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join this Department of Energy (DOE)/Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)/Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)-funded project to perform citizen-engaged research to support security and independence in America’s energy system and to ensure that all interested parties have a voice. |
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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. CBIKS is an interdisciplinary center that examines how to effectively and ethically braid Western and Indigenous science research, education, and practice related to the urgent and interconnected challenges of climate change, protections of cultural places, and food sovereignty.
CBIKS activities include studying and promoting wise practices in community-based research with Indigenous communities, from relationship development and the research development process through storywork and knowledge mobilization. CBIKS activities include promoting the respectful braiding of Indigenous science with Western science, and supporting community-based research agendas and collaborative research design.
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.
Postdocs are expected to engage in at least two of the eight research themes. Applicants should note areas of interest and experience in their cover letter. |
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Director Curriculum & Outreach
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UMass Amherst
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| The Director of Curriculum and Outreach manages Slavery North's developing strategies to interpret and share research findings with academic and professional organizations, the community, and the media. The Director collaborates with active researchers at UMASS and in the field, as well as reviews related academic publications to help publicize the history and art historical depiction of slavery in the northern part of North America. The Director plans and organizes panel discussions, exhibitions, screenings, conferences, workshops, and other in-person and virtual events. Additionally, the director is responsible for developing historical and art historical curricula for all educational levels and for academic and lay audiences in this emerging field of study. |
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Maintenance Technician II - Alterations (Carpenter, Painter, Glass)
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UMass Amherst
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| The Maintenance Technician II (Alterations - Carpenter, Painter, Glass) position provides a wide variety of services to the Alterations Department including, but not limited to, demolition and abatement of hazardous materials; installation and maintenance of finishes; and repairs to structural and architectural building components. Responsibilities include the renovation, maintenance, and repair of University buildings and spaces and applying appropriate skills and methods as necessary in the areas of carpentry, glass replacement/repair, and painting. |
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Electrician I (Building Maintenance Alarm Shop)
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UMass Amherst
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| Installs, maintains, operates, repairs and/or initiates repairs on building systems such as, but not limited to, clock systems, card access systems, security systems, fire alarm systems, communication equipment, and their related devices and performs other related work as required. Employing the use of specialized testing and monitoring, diagnostic equipment; works synchronously with Contractors, Engineers, Control Technicians, etc. maintaining the building systems integrity. Exercises functional supervision of other employees of lower grade performing related repair and maintenance activities. |
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Departmental Assistant - Seafood Economics
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UMass Amherst
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| Department Assistant position at the University of Massachusetts Amherst performing research as part of a single or multi-disciplinary research project. Opportunity to work on a collaborative seafood project focused on delineating a feasibility study for distribution of local seafood to underserved communities. |
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Coordinator for Student Conduct and Community Standards
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UMass Amherst
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| Under the supervision of an Assistant Director for Student Conduct and Community Standards, the Coordinator for Student Conduct and Community Standards performs a variety of functions and responsibilities related to the delivery of student services with primary responsibility for adjudication of student conduct cases. |
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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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Academic Programs Manager (Hybrid Opportunity)
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UMass Amherst
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| The Department of Political Science Academic Programs Manager manages the enrollment and course scheduling functions for undergraduate and graduate degree programs, and also provides logistical support for Department events and special projects. |
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Assistant Dean of Students for Conflict Resolution
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UMass Amherst
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| Under the general supervision of the Deputy Dean of Students, the Assistant Dean of Students for Conflict Resolution has primary responsibility for the day-to-day implementation of conflict resolution services for students. The Assistant Dean will utilize relevant student development, restorative justice, social justice, and conflict resolution theory and practice to develop and implement alternative and adaptable conflict resolution processes. |
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Metadata Librarian
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UMass Amherst
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| The Metadata Librarian will coordinate the receipt and evaluation of continuing resources and government documents as well as other formats as necessary. Actively catalog materials in a variety of formats using rules and national standards and best practices. Participate in discussions relating to discovery, access, retrieval, and management of objects in ILS and discovery. Advise 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. |
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Research Support - Procurement/Contracts Specialist (Remote Opportunity)
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UMass Amherst
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| The Research Support Specialist (Procurement/UPST) serves as a critical resource within the Vice Chancellor for Research and Engagement (VCRE) office, with specialized expertise in procurement and contract management. The Research Support Specialist proactively supports the procurement and contract needs of large-scale research awards, as well as addresses and resolves complex issues escalated by post-award support staff across the campus. |
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Director of Information Technology Finance & Facilities (Hybrid Opportunity)
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UMass Amherst
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| Under the general direction of the Chief Operations Officer (COO), manages the fiscal operations of Information Technology (IT) and serves as a key liaison to the COO. Analyzes IT expenditures to identify opportunities for cost savings and standardization across the University. Provides financial oversight, develops budgets, and monitors spending. Prepares detailed reports and proposals, and formulates policies to establish new revenue streams. Oversees IT facility renovations, manages IT facilities and warehouse staff, and collaborates with campus offices to ensure effective maintenance operations. |
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Manager of Media Production & Instructional Technology (Hybrid Opportunity)
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UMass Amherst
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| The Manager of Media Production and Instructional Technology leads the media production team to support the creation of engaging and effective instructional content for both online and in-person courses. The Manager oversees the creation of high-quality multimedia content, ensuring alignment with educational goals and fostering innovative use of instructional technology. |
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Senior Research Operations Manager (Hybrid Opportunity)
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UMass Amherst
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| The Senior Research Operations Manager is responsible for the research programs and lab operations of the Water Resources Research Center (WRRC) by securing Center base funding through proposal writing, leading the WRRC’s Research Grant Program, overseeing lab operations and quality control, administer lab and associated research budgets, partnering with faculty on grant proposals to fund research and lab infrastructure, and develop contracts for the WRRC, and writing annual and other reports. |
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Clerk IV (SPHHS Administrative Assistant & Registrar)
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UMass Amherst
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| The SPHHS Administrative Assistant/Registrar provides comprehensive, high-level administrative support within the School of Public Health and Health Sciences (SPHHS). The work is split at 50% supporting the Public Health Sciences program and 50% supporting SPHHS and its departments. |
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Electrician I (Zone 1)
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UMass Amherst
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| The Electrician I installs, maintains, operates, repairs and/or initiates repairs on building systems such as; electric, electronic, electro-mechanical controls, card access/security, fire alarm, communication equipment, and their related devices and performs other related work as required, including but not limited to, repairs and/or initiates repairs on building systems such as; control systems, heating and ventilation (HVAC) systems, cooling towers, pumps and related equipment. Employing the use and need of specialized testing and monitoring, diagnostic equipment; works synchronously with Control Technicians / trade personnel maintaining the building systems integrity, exercises functional supervision of other employees of lower grade performing related repair and maintenance activities. |
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Senior Research Support Manager – Grants & Finance (Remote Opportunity)
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UMass Amherst
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| The Senior Research Support Manager – Grants & Finance serves as a critical resource within the Vice Chancellor for Research and Engagement (VCRE) Office, with specialized expertise in research accounting, budgeting, and procurement. The Senior Manager proactively supports the financial and operational needs of large-scale research awards, as well as addresses and resolves complex issues escalated by award support staff across the University. |
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Research Accountant (Hybrid Opportunity)
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UMass Amherst
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| Responsible for all aspects of post-award management of Research Grants and Contracts including preparation, review and approval of budgets, transactions, billings, and reports of expenditures. The position requires interpretation of complex grant and contract terms in conformance with Federal, State and University guidelines. The Research Accountant collaborates with the team of research accounts as well as departments on campus. The Research Accountant exercises professional judgment in areas of the allowability of grant expenditures, grant close-outs and budgeting decisions. Performs a wide range of detailed and complex accounting advisory functions related to the Research Grants and Contracts being managed. The office is currently working in a hybrid working environment (3 days on-site and 2 days remote) for the foreseeable future. |
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Senior Assistant Director, Scholarship Manager (Hybrid)
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UMass Amherst
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| Under the direction of the Associate Director of Financial Aid, the Senior Assistant Director, Scholarship Manager manages the implementation and administration of the university-approved scholarship management program (currently Blackbaud Award Management/ AcademicWorks), creating and executing ongoing training and educational initiatives to ensure that Blackbaud Award Management is properly utilized in all academic units. |