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Technical Assistant II (Pest Control - 3rd Shift) UMass Amherst
Performs technical work related to pest and rodent control within and around University owned buildings and land; performs related work as required.
Technical Assistant II (Pest Control - 2nd Shift) UMass Amherst
Performs technical work related to pest and rodent control within and around University owned buildings and land; performs related work as required.
University Police Officer (Multiple Positions) 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.
Temporary Professional (Research Associate) UMass Amherst
Research Associates contribute to project implementation working under the direction of experienced UMDI research professionals. Research Associates’ work focuses heavily on activities related to data collection, analysis, and reporting of findings. The position may entail writing duties and some independent project tasks.
Advance Practice Clinician - NP or PA UMass Amherst
Under general direction of Medical Director and supervision of one or more physicians, the Advance Practice Clinician (APC) functions independently within the scope of departmental and institutional policies and procedures. Provides health care, including acute episodic illness and/or injury, chronic disease management, and health maintenance, for patients of the University Health Services (UHS). Evaluates and treats common acute injuries and illness using guidelines and physician consultation by phone when necessary. Triages and refers patients to physicians any patient that require further evaluation. Provides these services for UHS patients and campus visitors.
Departmental Assistant (HPP) UMass Amherst
Under the general direction and guidance of Dr. Airín D. Martínez, faculty in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences, the Clerical Assistant will provide administrative, bookkeeping, and communications support for three Massachusetts-based, community-engaged research projects examining suicide prevention, healthy food access, and mental health disparities in primarily Latinx populations.
Assistant Professor - Kinesiology & IALS UMass Amherst
The School of Public Health and Health Sciences (SPHHS) and Institute for Applied Life Sciences (IALS) seek talented applicants for a full-time, 9-month, joint tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Kinesiology Department and IALS. We are searching for a highly motivated and collaborative individual with a strong focus on the use of magnetic resonance (MR) imaging or spectroscopy for the study of critical questions in human movement with an emphasis on translational research. Current areas of expertise and focus on human movement include Physiology, Biomechanics, Movement Neuroscience and Physical Activity & Health. UMass Amherst provides excellent benefits and a competitive salary range commensurate with qualifications and experience. Expected Start Date: September 1, 2025
Postdoctoral Research Associate - NLP for Education and/or Educational Research Infrastructure UMass Amherst
We are seeking a full-time postdoctoral research associate to work in the machine learning for education (ML4Ed) research group, led by Andrew Lan, at UMass Amherst.
Communications Dispatcher II (UMPD Emergency Dispatcher) UMass Amherst
Receives, prioritizes, and transmits first notification of calls for 24/7/365 service for police, fire and medical assistance from the campus community. Dispatches non-emergency and 911 calls for service to the campus community. Transmits messages by radio from the Communications Center to multiple mobile and portable units in accordance with strict rules and regulations. Communicates via state and national criminal databases to other police departments to report on criminal activity. Extensively documents actions and outcomes from all police, fire and medical incidents occurring on campus into a computer-aided Dispatch (CAD) system.
Assistant Manager (Franklin Dining Commons) UMass Amherst
Under the direct supervision of the Manager of Dining Common, the Assistant Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the dining common, in the areas of quality control, program enhancement, food purchasing, food production, quality assurance, line presentation, staff scheduling and customer service. This position is also responsible for the planning and the implementation of special projects designated by the Executive Director, Food Services as deemed necessary.  The projects will include operations management, marketing programs, customer services, training, catering, quality assurance and the supervision of an additional operation and special events, as needed. In the absence of the Dining Common Manager, the Assistant Manager is responsible for nights and weekends duties.
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.
Visiting (Open Rank) Research Professor UMass Amherst
The Visiting (Open Rank) Research Professor for Slavery North will actively participate in both the scholarly and social environment of the center. Visiting Research Professors, with support of Slavery North leadership, will conduct independent research and create original works in one or more of the five mandate areas of Slavery North which include 1) Canadian Slavery, (2) slavery in the US North, (3) the comparative study of slavery in Canada, the US North, and other northern or temperate regions, (4) the study of the inter-connectedness of slavery in Canada and the US North with Caribbean Slavery, and (5) Black-Indigenous relations in Canadian Slavery or US North Slavery. Furthermore, the research must center on the enslaved and/or adopt an anti-colonial, de-colonial, post-colonial, and/or anti-racist methodology/approach which challenges the nature of European and Euro-American imperialism and colonialism and interrogates the racist logic of the institution of Transatlantic Slavery.
HVAC & Refrigeration Engineer Manager UMass Amherst
The HVAC and Refrigeration Engineer Manager will undertake a multifaceted role, bearing key responsibilities geared towards ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our organization's HVAC and refrigeration systems. This pivotal role will be spearheading efforts to align our HVAC and refrigeration systems with cutting-edge technology, sustainable and environmentally conscious practices, all while upholding operational excellence, compliance with industry standards, and the implementation of cost-effective solutions. Leadership will play a vital role in bolstering our team's dedication to meeting campus requirements and optimizing the overall performance of our HVAC and refrigeration infrastructure.
Director, Human Magnetic Resonance Center UMass Amherst
The Institute for Applied Life Sciences (IALS) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking a Director for its Human Magnetic Resonance Center (hMRC). The Director will be a dynamic, inclusive leader with a vision to support on-going excellence in research, to grow the user base, and to establish the hMRC as an outstanding research resource engaged in a full range of human imaging and spectroscopy applications.  The hMRC provides state-of-the-art, non-invasive imaging and spectroscopy of all human body tissues for academic and industry-based research on and off campus. This is the only research-dedicated 3T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)/magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) system in western Massachusetts.   This position is accompanied by a non-tenure track clinical faculty appointment.
Clinical Instructor - A (Pool Search) UMass Amherst
Clinical Instructor to teach one or more section(s) in one or more clinical course(s) for the College of Nursing for one semester.
Director - UMass Cranberry Station / Extension Associate/Full Professor UMass Amherst
The University of Massachusetts is seeking an experienced scientist, innovative leader and Extension educator to serve in a full-time, 12-month appointment as Extension Associate or Full Professor and Director of the UMass Cranberry Station located in East Wareham, Massachusetts. The Director will provide: 1) vision, support, and coordination in planning, developing and implementing departmental programs in research and extension in accordance with the Land Grant Mission; 2) leadership in recruiting and fostering academic growth and professional development of faculty, staff, and students; 3) administration of human, physical and financial resources; and 4) promotion of external funding opportunities.
Assistant Professor - Genetics UMass Amherst
The Department of Biology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position in Genetics. This is an academic-year appointment at the level of Assistant Professor.
Associate or Full Professor - College of Nursing / Engineering UMass Amherst
The University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a full-time (9-month), tenure-track faculty that will be jointly appointed with the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing and the College of Engineering. This position offers the unique opportunity to join a strong team of collaborators between these colleges in the Elaine Marieb Center for Nursing and Engineering Innovation as well as part of the larger University-wide Institute for Applied Life Sciences (IALS) and its Center for Personalized Health Monitoring (CPHM). The selected candidate for this position is expected to be appointed to a Hluchyj-Marieb named term professorship, which is anticipated to transition to a fully endowed professorship in the near future.  In addition, the successful candidate is expected to take a leadership role in large, collaborative, sponsored research projects.
Lecturer - Biomedical Engineering UMass Amherst
The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a non tenure-track lecturer position (9-month appointment) in the area of Biomedical Engineering to as soon as Spring 2024, if not start Fall 2024.
Professor – Paros Chair for Atmospheric Research - Engineering/College of Natural Sciences UMass Amherst
The Colleges of Engineering and Natural Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invite applications for the Paros Chair of Atmospheric Research, an endowed, tenured faculty position at the full Professor level in support of the new Paros Center for Atmospheric Research (PCAR, https://www.umass.edu/paros-atmospheric-center) The appointment is expected to begin September 1, 2024. This position offers the opportunity to grow and shape a well-funded research center currently in its early stages.

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