Title: Lecturer

Executive Area: Academic Affairs

College/School/MBU: Other Academic Units

Department: Honors Administration & Dean

Work Location: Amherst

Schedule: Full Time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Job Summary

The Commonwealth Honors College at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (https://www.umass.edu/honors/) invites applicants for a full-time (9-month academic year/MSP Union), non-tenure track lecturer for classroom instruction within the honors curriculum. The honors courses to be taught include an interdisciplinary freshman seminar, “Ideas That Change the World,” which is comprised of units on models of inquiry, social thought, science and technology, and the arts. Other honors courses may include those affiliated with residential academic programs, honors thesis seminar, and others with General Education designations. This person will also perform service in support of the mission and goals of the College.

Essential Functions

Work collaboratively and effectively to promote teamwork, diversity, equity, and inclusiveness.

Work in partnership with colleagues within the CHC community and across the campus to support the Dean’s strategic priorities.

Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission and goals of the Commonwealth Honors College.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. or other terminal degree.

A minimum of three years teaching experience.

Demonstrate an interest in joining a team of instructors dedicated to excellence in teaching using creative and student-centered pedagogical approaches.

Demonstrate inclusiveness and accessibility to support the success of a diverse student body.

Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching small courses within a liberal arts framework

Working knowledge of flexible learning pedagogies including usage of Zoom and Teams

Exceptional teaching record, including ability to use active-learning techniques

Additional Details

This is an academic year, benefited position with an initial 2-year appointment that is renewable contingent upon performance. Currently, lecturers at the University of Massachusetts are automatically eligible for continuous employment after they have been in this position for three years. Thus, the position is intended to become a long-term career and includes the potential for long-term employment and promotional advancement within the Lecturer ranks.

This position is subject to final budgetary and administrative approval.

Working Conditions

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

Work Schedule and Work Arrangement

Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Salary Information

The expected salary for this position will start at $70,000

Special Instructions for Applicants

Applications should include a cover letter, CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, and name and contact information for three (3) references. Candidates may also be asked to provide student evaluations of their teaching performance. 

Priority deadline is October 15, 2026. Search will remain open until a suitable candidate pool has been identified.  

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.