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Current opportunities

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Director of IALS Venture Development UMass Amherst
The Director of the Institute for Applied Life Sciences (IALS) Venture Development program is responsible for the creation of a culture, resources, and programs conducive to the development of research-based pre-startups and startups on campus. The Director develops and maintains external relationships with key partners, manages a portfolio of pre-startup projects and startup ventures based on UMass applied science and technology, and supervises professional staff related to the operations of the IALS Venture Development program, oversees the Business Innovation Fellows program.
Assistant Director of Student Success & Diversity (Hybrid Opportunity) UMass Amherst
The Assistant Director of Student Success and Diversity, works in conjunction with the Director and Associate Director of Student Success and Diversity in the College of Natural Sciences (CNS) to develop, organize, implement, and assess student success related to diversity activities and initiatives in the College to promote an inclusive campus environment where all students feel they belong and thrive academically.
Assistant Professor of Elementary Mathematics Education UMass Amherst
The Department of Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies (TECS) in the College of Education at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst is seeking candidates to join a dedicated and accomplished community of faculty, students, and staff as an Assistant Professor of Elementary Mathematics Education. This is a full-time, tenure track position with a preferred start date of September 1, 2026.
Electrician I (Fire Alarm Shop - 2nd Shift) UMass Amherst
Electrician I 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.
School Psychology Tenure Track Open-Rank Professor UMass Amherst
The School Psychology Program offers comprehensive training that leads to Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) and Doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees, which are fully accredited by NASP and APA. We share a fundamental commitment to social justice and the pursuit of educational excellence. Located in the beautiful Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is the flagship campus of the Commonwealth’s university system and is a leading center of public higher education in the Northeast.
Maintainer I (SW/N Facilities Operations) UMass Amherst
Performs general janitorial duties in connection with cleaning and maintenance of campus facilities.
Maintainer I (SW/S Facilities Operations) UMass Amherst
Performs general janitorial duties in connection with cleaning and maintenance of campus facilities.
Maintainer I (SW/S Facilities Operations) UMass Amherst
Performs general janitorial duties in connection with cleaning and maintenance of campus facilities.
Lecturer - Stop Motion Animation UMass Amherst
The Department of Art at the University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks applicants for a part-time, non-benefited, non-tenure Lecturer position in Stop Motion Animation for the Spring 2026 semester. The Art Department values diversity as a factor in academic excellence, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of the faculty, student body, and curriculum.
Health Promotion Specialist (Multiple Positions) UMass Amherst
Under general direction from the Associate Director of RecWell for Wellbeing Education Services, the Health Promotion Specialist collaborates with a team of specialists and campus colleagues in developing, coordinating, providing and evaluating a broad range of health, wellbeing and education programs, services, training, prevention and intervention efforts.
Director of Student Legal Services Office (SLSO) UMass Amherst
Under the general programmatic direction of the Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students, the Director of Student Legal Services directs the legal and administrative operation of the Student Legal Services Office (SLSO); acts as legal counsel to and provides policy advocacy for student governance bodies and student leaders on issues of concern to the student body; provides legal services to students and student groups; and, develops and directs community legal education programs for students and student groups.
Assistant Professor - Psychology of Peace & Violence Program UMass Amherst
The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is inviting applications for an assistant professor in the Psychology of Peace and Violence Program, starting in Fall 2026.
Culinary Worker II (Blue Wall Cafe) 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.
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.
Maintenance Technician II (Painter, Carpenter, Mason) UMass Amherst
The Maintenance Technician II maintains buildings and related structures by applying appropriate skills and methods in painting, carpentry, and masonry. May assist other employees in the performance of their work. Performs related work as required.
Service Desk Team Lead UMass Amherst
The Service Desk Team Lead is responsible for managing the delivery of high-quality technical support to the UMass Amherst community, including students, faculty, and staff. This includes monitoring performance across multiple support channels (in-person, phone, email, web, and chat), ensuring accurate documentation in the Service Desk ticketing system, and guiding staff in the use of sound judgment when analyzing and resolving IT account and technology-related issues. The supervisor provides coaching and feedback, supports professional development, ensures adherence to service standards, and facilitates appropriate escalation and referral processes. Additionally, the supervisor collaborates with other IT units to improve service delivery and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives.
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.
Lecturer & DPD/Undergrad Program Director UMass Amherst
The Department of Nutrition (NUT) in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences (SPHHS) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass) is seeking a full-time, non-tenure track (9-month) Lecturer & DPD/Undergrad Program Director. The director’s responsibilities will include teaching and program leadership of the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and the department’s undergraduate program.
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.

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