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Associate/Full - Marieb Endowed Professorship - Joint Colleges 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). Eligible candidates for this position may be appointed to a Marieb endowed professorship. In addition, the successful candidate is expected to take a leadership role in large, collaborative, sponsored research projects.
Assistant Professor - Immunology UMass Amherst
The Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a full-time, nine-month tenure-track faculty position, to begin September 1, 2025, in Immunology.
Assistant Professor of Art Education UMass Amherst
The Department of Art at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art Education to begin September 1, 2025.
Pen Tishkach Chair & IHGMS Director UMass Amherst
The University seeks a distinguished senior scholar in the field of Holocaust, Genocide, and Memory Studies to serve as Director of the IHGMS. The Director will be the Pen Tishkach Chair of Holocaust Studies; the Pen Tishkach endowment provides research support as well as funding for Institute programming.  Leadership of the Institute requires a dynamic and inclusive leader with demonstrated ability to engage diverse constituents and academic disciplines both domestically and internationally.  The successful candidate will also have experience in fundraising and a vision for institutional development at a public research university.  The successful candidate will also teach undergraduate and graduate courses. The University offers a wide range of opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, including strong programs in Public History, literary and cultural studies, and a vibrant Department of Judaic and Near Eastern Studies. The proximity of the Yiddish Book Center and resources in the Five College Consortium further enrich the intellectual community.    Specific disciplinary focus for the Director is open; the tenure home is anticipated to be in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts (http://www.umass.edu/hfa/), in the department best aligned with the successful candidate's expertise.
Lecturer in Portuguese and Brazilian Studies UMass Amherst
The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a non-tenure track, Lecturer position in Portuguese and Brazilian Studies, with a focus on Lusophone Cultures and Literature.
Research Fellow - Health Promotion & Policy UMass Amherst
The research fellow will conduct interviews with research participants, facilitate focus groups for research purposes, oversee collection of qualitative data and intervention process evaluation data by collaborators, analyze qualitative and quantitative data, coordinate training events, ensure that research projects meet regulatory requirements, coordinate the work of students and staff, oversee COVID-19 mitigation efforts as needed, prepare budget reports, assist with project management, co-author reports and papers for dissemination, and perform other research-related tasks. Research populations may include people with opioid and other substance use disorders, criminal justice involved individuals (including incarcerated), individuals with mental health conditions, and people with HIV and food insecurity.
Assistant Professor (TT) - Electrical and Computer Engineering - High Frequency Electronics UMass Amherst
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level in the area of High Frequency Electronics. Tenure-track faculty members are expected to develop an internationally recognized scholarly presence, an externally funded research program, collaborations in interdisciplinary research teams, to effectively mentor graduate students, teach existing courses in our curriculum and to develop creative new curricula in areas of their interest or across disciplines.  Candidates should envision a research and teaching program consistent with the College of Engineering’s Strategic Plan.  The appointment is expected to begin September 1, 2025. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Postdoctoral Research Associates - Electrical and Computer Engineering - Nanodevices and Integrated System Lab (2 positions) UMass Amherst
The Nanodevices and Integrated System Lab (http://nano.ecs.umass.edu/) is seeking Postdoctoral Research Associates to work in the exciting field of emerging AI hardware. The postdoc positions will play a key role in experimental research in the design and testing of hybrid integrated circuits with emerging devices and CMOS substrates.
Assistant Professors (TT) - Biomedical Engineering - Multiple positions UMass Amherst
The Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions. While we are seeking talented applicants qualified for a tenure-track assistant professor position, under exceptional circumstances, highly qualified candidates at the associate professor rank may receive consideration. The appointment is expected to begin September 1, 2025.
Assistant Professor - Quantitative & Structural Biology UMass Amherst
The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (BMB) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank. This is a full-time, academic-year appointment expected to begin September 1, 2025.
Assistant Professor - Quantum Materials & Information UMass Amherst
The Physics Department of the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in experimental quantum information and quantum materials. We seek candidates with outstanding research and a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring.
Assistant Professor - Soft Matter/Statistical Physics Theory UMass Amherst
The Physics Department of the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in theoretical or computational soft matter/statistical/biomaterials physics. We seek candidates with outstanding research and a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring.
Assistant Professor - Agroecology UMass Amherst
The Stockbridge School of Agriculture at UMass Amherst invites applications for a tenure-track position in Agroecology at the rank of Assistant Professor. This position is a full-time, 9-month appointment with a distribution of responsibilities including 40% research, 40% teaching, and 20% service. The successful candidate will be a full member of the University’s faculty and will contribute to advancing sustainable agricultural systems and addressing global food and environmental challenges through their research and teaching in agroecology.
Assistant Professor - Urban and Managed Landscapes UMass Amherst
The Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking talented candidates for a 9-month, full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position. This role will have a distribution of effort comprising 40% Research, 40% Teaching, and 20% Service, focusing on urban managed landscapes.
Assistant Professor - Clinical Psychology UMass Amherst
The American Psychological Association-accredited Clinical Psychology Program in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at UMass Amherst invites applications for two tenure-track, academic year, Assistant Professor faculty positions starting in fall 2025.
Assistant Professor - Developmental Science UMass Amherst
The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is inviting applications for a faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in its Developmental Science program, starting in Fall 2025.
Director of the Center for Agriculture, Food & the Environment and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Agricultural Research & Engagement UMass Amherst
The University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for the Director of the Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (CAFE) and the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Agricultural Research and Engagement. The successful candidate will also serve as Director for both UMass Extension and the Massachusetts Agricultural Experiment Station. The position reports to the Dean, College of Natural Sciences and to the Vice Chancellor for Research and Engagement.
Assistant Professor - Developmental Cell Biology UMass Amherst
The Department of Biology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position in Developmental Cell Biology. This is an academic-year appointment at the level of Assistant Professor.
Assistant Professor - Plant Biology UMass Amherst
The Department of Biology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position in Plant Biology. This is an academic-year appointment at the level of Assistant Professor.
Post Doctoral Res Assoc -Multiscale Bioengineering and Mechanobiology (Mechanical & Industrial Engineering) UMass Amherst
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will work under the direction of Professor Yubing Sun at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The position is in support of the Laboratory for Multiscale Bioengineering and Mechanobiology (MIE).

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