Title: Lecturer (100%) - UMass Poll - Political Science Department

Executive Area: Academic Affairs

College/School/MBU: Social & Behavioral Sciences

Department: Political Science

Work Location: Amherst

Schedule: Full Time

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Job Summary

The Department of Political Science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a 1-year, non-tenure track Lecturer position in Political Behavior beginning in September 2026.

Essential Functions

The Lecturer will have the opportunity to further their own research agenda and to collaborate with the faculty in the Department of Political Science on ongoing and new research projects related to political behavior, public opinion, political psychology, gender and politics, methodology, and race and ethnic politics.

This position will also serve as a core contributor to the UMass Poll with responsibility for mentoring, teaching, and directing undergraduate research fellows and assisting with survey design, analysis, and media outreach.

The Lecturer will also be responsible for teaching three courses each academic year in the Department of Political Science and will be supervised by Tatishe Nteta, Provost Professor of Political Science and Director of the UMass Poll.

Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. in political science or a related discipline by the time of appointment is required.

Experience in conducting survey research, with a background in using survey and statistical software.

A record of research and teaching in American Politics, Methodology, Political Psychology, Gender and Politics, Race and Ethnic Politics, or State and Local Politics is required.

Additional Details

Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Please direct questions concerning this position to Professor Tatishe Nteta, Search Committee Chair, nteta@umass.edu.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a standard office or indoor university environment and involves minimal physical exertion.

Work Schedule and Work Arrangement

This position will start on Sep. 1, 2026, and will be for one year. The potential for another one-year reappointment is contingent upon funding availability and satisfactory performance

Salary Information

It is expected that the salary range for this position is between $65,550 and $87,309. The specific pay for this position will be determined by the University based on consideration of all relevant factors when and if it decides to extend an offer of employment.

Please note:

(1) The low-end of the pay range in all faculty searches at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is the minimum salary for the rank included in the collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Massachusetts Society of Professors, UMass Amherst/MTA/NEA.

(2) The high-end of the pay range reflects an increase above the median salaries at this rank within the department for faculty who may have multiple years of faculty experience.

Special Instructions for Applicants

Along with the application, please submit a CV, cover letter, up to three (3) samples of current scholarship, a one-page statement of teaching philosophy, a statement that describes how your research, teaching, or service aligns supports the university’s commitment to public impact, inclusive innovation, and social responsibility, and contact information for three (3) professional references.

This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective bargaining agreement and will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.