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Head of Metadata UMass Amherst
The Head of the Metadata Department will provide innovative leadership and strategic direction for an evolving team regarding cataloging and metadata services at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. They will lead the department in providing metadata services to meet a range of emerging research and discovery needs. They will oversee the development and implementation of robust metadata for UMass’s rich scholarly resources and distinctive collections. The incumbent will set priorities for operational needs, recommend and plan initiatives, and facilitate improvements to existing systems and services. They will advise the Associate Dean for Content and Discovery on long term metadata strategies relating to discovery, access, retrieval, and management of objects across library resources management and discovery systems.
Lecturer - Kinesiology UMass Amherst
The Department of Kinesiology at UMass Amherst invites applications for a full-time, academic year (nine months), Lecturer faculty position to contribute and assist in the delivery of our undergraduate and graduate curricula with a focus in either biomechanics, movement neuroscience, or exercise physiology. With the support of the department mentoring program, the successful candidate will be able to teach 400 and 500 level courses in biomechanics, movement neuroscience, or exercise physiology. The candidate would also contribute to the expansion of the curriculum in the areas of sports performance, technology and data science.
Clerk IV (Work Management Specialist) UMass Amherst
The Work Management Specialist (Clerk IV) coordinates, processes, and monitors scheduling and work management systems for facilities and campus services. They are responsible for the maintenance and coordination of the TMA database that is utilized for all Facilities work orders. Through the TMA database the specialist produces and creates reports and lists for current work orders and preventative maintenance requests. They are the point of contact for their assigned Zone teams and meet daily with their teams to assign and distribute work tasks. They are the primary contact for building occupants and responsible for building maintenance communications; administers procedures and training for new users; ensures proper utilization of the TMA system.
Communications Dispatcher II (Facilities Services) UMass Amherst
The Communications Dispatcher II (Facilities Services) operates with considerable independence to maintain the 24/7/365 Facilities Service Center. Primary responsibilities include core activities related to academic, administrative, and residential routine and emergency facilities management. Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, initial contact for campus facilities questions and concerns, dispatching field personnel, entry and review of online service requests, emergency situational awareness and management, campus facilities emergency notifications, and card access monitoring and maintenance.
University Police Officer UMass Amherst
In this position, University Police Officers, serve as multi-skilled professionals performing the full spectrum of law enforcement, investigation, and emergency services. The primary duty of this position is the enforcement of all applicable state and local laws; and the enforcement of university traffic rules and regulations. By vigilant observation and investigation, employees in this position will perform identification, apprehension and detention when appropriate, of individuals suspected of violating these laws. Additionally, employees in this position provide education, preserve the public peace, provide protection to life and property, and provide needed assistance to the community.
Assistant Professor - Materials Chemistry UMass Amherst
The Department of Chemistry at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a full-time, academic year, tenure-track faculty member to develop or continue a vigorous research program in Materials Chemistry; applications are particularly encouraged in the area of Inorganic Materials Chemistry.
Rape Crisis Advocate UMass Amherst
Under the general supervision of Associate Director for Counseling and Rape Crisis Services, assists in the provision of services of the daily operations of 24 hour comprehensive services for victims/survivors and the family and friends of victims/survivors of sexual and relationship violence, and participates in violence prevention efforts and education to meet grant, program, and departmental goals.
SATF Financial Advisor UMass Amherst
The SATF Financial Advisor will provide financial advising for the Student Government Association (SGA) and its Registered Student Organizations (RSO’s) funded through the Student Activities Trust Fund (SATF); educate, advise, and counsel students on acquiring life skills, leadership skills, and promote organizational development in student groups.  This position will serve as the primary resource for student budget processes that recommend the allocation of mandatory student activities fees exceeding $2.5 million annually.
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.
Clerk IV (RecWell) UMass Amherst
Assist in the day-to-day operations of Member Services and the Member Services Desk in the Recreation and Wellbeing (RecWell) Center. Oversee all point of sale (POS) operations, including cash and credit card sales, of all memberships and programming available to Recreation and Wellbeing members. Process and monitor daily revenue transactions, prepare daily deposits and credit card journal entries, and assist the Assistant Director for Marketing and Member Services with the reconciliation of RecWell revenue accounts. Oversee Member Services student staff, RecWell student payroll functions, including hiring, termination, and time reporting of approximately 450 -500 student employees.
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.
Cook I (Worcester Dining Commons) UMass Amherst
Prepares and cooks food such as meat, fish, poultry, sauces, gravies, soup, and other foods in large-scale quantities; evaluates food for quality, quantity, appearance, temperature, and taste.  Acts as station champion in leading a small team and performs routine tasks in preparing and serving food to order. Trains kitchen staff as needed. May also be required to prepare more complex dishes to assist the Cook III.
Dining Hall Supervisor (Franklin Dining Commons) UMass Amherst
Supervises unit control by placement and supervision of personnel assigned to food service unit or units under the prescribed operational schedules and guidelines of said unit(s).
Cook I (Mt. Ida Dining) Mt. Ida - Newton
Prepares and cooks food such as meat, fish, poultry, sauces, gravies, soup, and other foods in large-scale quantities; evaluates food for quality, quantity, appearance, temperature, and taste.  Acts as station champion in leading a small team and performs routine tasks in preparing and serving food to order. Trains kitchen staff as needed. May also be required to prepare more complex dishes to assist the Cook III.
Assistant Snack Bar Manager (Mt. Ida Dining) Mt. Ida - Newton
Assist in preparation and serving of food and beverage. Supervise personnel assigned to the unit. Assist with maintaining records. Hires, trains, and supervises student employees; responsible for cash handling and deposit of daily receipts for the assigned unit.
Culinary Worker II (Hampshire Dining Commons) UMass Amherst
Performs routine manual and domestic job duties in a food service operation including cooking, cleaning, and serving food. The basic purpose of this work is to perform cooking tasks and assist with cleaning and food serving work as needed.
Maintainer I (Facilities Services) UMass Amherst
Performs general custodial duties in connection with the cleaning and maintenance of a building or of an assigned area within a building in the Auxiliary Services Department. Works as a member of a team cleaning custodial program (CAPP Hillyard Rovic) which includes housekeeping, cleaning, moving furniture, and trash removal in assigned Auxiliary Services buildings.
Departmental Assistant - Certified Medical Assistant UMass Amherst
The Certified Medical Assistant assists providers with patient care including clerical, medical and organizational tasks consistent with University Health Services (UHS) organizational guidelines and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Physician Assistant (PA) or Physician (MD). Works under the direct supervision of the CMA Practice Manager, who establishes work schedules, duty assignments and verifies work performance.
Director of Administrative Support and Facility Operations (Hybrid Opportunity) UMass Amherst
The Director of Administrative Support and Facility Operations will be responsible for direct supervision of all departmental administrative support staff and the facilities coordinator for the Isenberg School of Management. The Director reports directly to the Senior Associate Dean (SAD) for Finance, Operations, and Strategic Initiatives. This is a highly independent position, requiring the ability to make critical and timely decisions affecting many individuals, creating & shaping departmental policies, planning operational budgets, and coordinating activities with multiple entities, both on and off campus.

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