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The Department of Biostatistics & Epidemiology in School of Public Health and Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst ( www.umass.edu/sphhs/ ) is seeking applicants for a Lecturer to work with a dynamic and engaged faculty. Successful applicants will be master’s level biostatisticians or epidemiologists, or equivalent, with demonstrated expertise in teaching introductory public health, biostatistics, or epidemiology.  Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate courses which may include an undergraduate-level capstone course, introduction to epidemiology and selected electives, the latter determined in consultation with our Curriculum Committee.  Additional position responsibilities will include student advising, university service, and professional development.

Assistant Professor - Water Quality in Civil and Environmental Engineering University of Massachusetts Amherst   The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level. We seek an individual that can address national and international water quality challenges, broadly defined, in support of a department-level focus on resilient civil infrastructure systems.  The appointment is expected to begin September 1, 2020.  Specific areas of interest include but are not limited to physical-chemical treatment processes, water reuse, water quality, water quality modeling, advanced oxidation processes, fate and transport of contaminants, drinking water distribution systems, or other supporting fields. The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has 27 full-time, tenure track faculty members and approximately 120 graduate students and 330 undergraduates.  The department’s FY 19 research expenditures exceed $13 million/year. Additional information about the Department can be obtained at cee.umass.edu.  

Assistant Professors - Biomedical Engineering University of Massachusetts Amherst   Job Description: The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst invites applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions at the assistant professor rank in the broad area of Biomedical Engineering; applicants in the areas of immunoengineering, neuroengineering, bioinstrumentation, and medical devices are particularly encouraged. While we are seeking talented applicants qualified for an assistant professor position; under exceptional circumstances, highly qualified candidates at other ranks may receive consideration. The appointment is expected to begin September 1, 2020.   As a campus with a continually growing diverse student body, we encourage applications from women, minorities and individuals with a commitment to mentoring under-represented demographics in the sciences to apply.   Requirements: The candidates are expected to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses. Supervise graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Contribute significantly to the advancement of basic science and engineering as evidenced by scholarly publications. Develop a nationally recognized program of sponsored research; and have a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Candidates must have an earned a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or related field by August 31, 2020. Post-doctoral research experience is desired, but not mandatory, for the rank of assistant professor. For associate or full professors, the successful candidate will possess academic credentials of the highest quality and have a strong record of teaching, research, extramural funding, service, and demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applicants with research and teaching expertise in areas of biomaterials for devices and regenerative medicine or biosensors and bioinstrumentation are especially encouraged.     Additional Information: The Department of Biomedical Engineering was established in 2017. Thus, successful candidates will have the opportunity to help shape the growth of the new Department of Biomedical Engineering. The department will represent the core of biomedical engineering research and teaching at UMass, Amherst and will leverage synergies with other departments in the College as well as with the new Institute of Applied Life Sciences (IALS:  https://www.umass.edu/ials/ ), which was established in 2014 with an investment of more than $150 million from the Massachusetts Life Science Center and the University. IALS manages more than 30 core equipment facilities to enable its translational mission ( https://www.umass.edu/ials/core-facilities ). There are also avenues for collaboration with the UMass Medical School located in Worcester, MA and Baystate Health in Springfield, MA.    

The University of Massachusetts Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences (SPHHS), Department of Health Promotion and Policy invites applications for a full-time 9-month tenure track position at the rank of Full or Associate Professor. The successful candidate will join the faculty in the Community Health Education program (http://www.umass.edu/sphhs/community-health-education) within the department. Department, School, University and Community: The University of Massachusetts Amherst is located in the scenic Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts. The area is home to the Five Colleges (Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, Smith College, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst), with many opportunities for inter-institutional collaboration. The region boasts a rural setting with easy access to Boston, Hartford and New York City. The Department of Health Promotion and Policy is made up of two programs: Health Policy and Management, and Community Health Education. The department is in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences (SPHHS), which also houses departments of Environmental Health Sciences, Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Nutrition, Kinesiology and Communication Disorders. The School offers BA, BS, MPH, MA, MS, AuD and PhD degrees. Additional information about the SPHHS may be found at www.umass.edu/sphhs. There are many opportunities for collaboration across a broad group of partners on and off campus, including a number of community-based partners in Western Massachusetts; Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA; the UMass Medical School in Worcester, MA; the VA Medical Center in Northampton, MA, and the local government. Job Summary: We are seeking candidates with interest and experience in research defined broadly within the field of Community Health Education. Duties of the position include an active program of research, teaching, professional and community service and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students. Candidates must possess strong research skills with a demonstrated track record of receiving research funding, preferably from federal funding agencies. Preference will be given to candidates whose research/teaching interests focus on any or all of the following: 1) substance abuse/addiction, 2) mental health, 3) global health, 4) health services research, and/or 5) uses a mixed methods approach.

Open Rank Tenure Track in Information Systems Isenberg School of Management University of Massachusetts Amherst The Operations & Information Management (OIM) Department of the Isenberg School of Management invites applications for an open rank tenure track position in Information Systems to start in Fall 2020. The rank for the position is Assistant, Associate or Full Professor depending upon the qualifications of the candidate. All levels of experience are invited to apply. Teaching responsibilities will be focused on project management, IS strategy, business analytics or enterprise systems, along with IS doctoral seminars. Qualifications: Ph.D. in information systems (or a closely related field), preferably from an AACSB-accredited institution. Active program of research with a demonstrated ability for high quality scholarly publications in IS journals such as MIS Quarterly, Information Systems Research, JMIS or JAIS. Preference for this position will be given to candidates who conduct behavioral or strategic IS research. Expertise or evident potential in providing quality teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Potential or demonstrated ability to teach in both face-to-face and distance education formats to masters-level students with work experience is highly desirable. Potential or demonstrated ability to teach doctoral seminars and mentor doctoral students is also highly desirable. Special Instruction to Applicants: For more information including minimum qualifications and application instructions, please visit:  http://careers.umass.edu/amherst/en-us/job/502913/open-rank-tenure-track-in-information-systems-operations-information-management The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. PI113987741

About UMass Amherst UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region. The University of Massachusetts Amherst, is home to over 22,000 undergraduate and 6,300 graduate students from all 50 states and nearly 100 countries. It boasts a world-class faculty committed to performance and growth in scholarship, opportunity, diversity and inclusion. It is a research intensive, land-grant institution with growing research expenditures currently totaling more than $195 million annually. Further information about the University's strategic plan can be found on the Chancellor's Office website. For more information about the University of Massachusetts community, please visit https://www.umass.edu/prospective-faculty/ . Job Description: The UMass Amherst School of Public Policy invites applications for three tenure system faculty positions expected to start on September 1, 2020. Two faculty position openings are at the level of Assistant Professor. The third faculty position is open with respect to rank (at either Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level). Areas of interest include public or nonprofit management; social policy; technology and governance; and environmental and climate policy. Competitive candidates should be able to teach courses in policy analysis, quantitative research methods, qualitative research methods, nonprofit management, or public management. These three position openings build on existing faculty strength and are the first phase of the School of Public Policy’s multi-year hiring plan. The School of Public Policy offers a 37-credit Master of Public Policy and a 48-credit Master of Public Policy and Administration degree, and is launching an undergraduate major in Public Policy. It is located at UMass Amherst, an R1 research university that is the flagship campus in the University of Massachusetts system. Minimum Requirements: Successful candidates will exhibit promise in scholarly publishing, a commitment to professional education, and a willingness to contribute to the growth of the School of Public Policy. Applicants must have earned a PhD in public policy or administration, or a closely related social science discipline, by the starting date of the appointment. Application Instructions: Applicants should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, up to three samples of written work, evidence of quality teaching (such as summaries of teaching evaluations and/or a teaching statement), and contact information for at least three references. Applicants should also submit a one-page diversity statement that discusses past contributions to or future plans for inclusive excellence in the areas of research, teaching, and/or outreach. Applicants are required to apply through the UMass online application system, unless unable to do so. The online application can be found at: http://careers.umass.edu/amherst/en-us/job/502946/school-of-public-policy-assistant-associate-or-full-professor-three-positions Inquiries about the position can be addressed to Professor Jane Fountain, the search committee chair, at fountain@polsci.umass.edu .  Review of applications will begin on October 25, 2019 , and continue until the position is filled. The University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Because broad diversity is essential to an inclusive climate and critical to the University’s goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will holistically assess the many qualifications of each applicant and favorably consider an individual’s record working with students and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities. We will also favorably consider experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career and degree.

Tenure Track Assistant Professor - Quantitative Microbiology University of Massachusetts Amherst The Department of Microbiology ( http://www.micro.umass.edu ) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in quantitative microbiology. We are looking for candidates who would broadly extend the quantitative and computational capabilities of our Department and address basic collaborative questions in pathogenic microbiology, environmental microbiology, and/or microbial genetics. We especially encourage applications from those with expertise in molecular and cellular biology, microbe-host and microbe-habitat systems, microbial diversity, or large microbial data set analyses. The successful applicant will be expected to establish an extramurally funded research program and to contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching and advising, consistent with the teaching responsibilities of our faculty. The new faculty member will have the opportunity to participate in strong departmental and interdepartmental graduate training programs. Salary and start-up will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the University of Massachusetts provides an attractive fringe benefits package. The appointment will be in the Department of Microbiology in the College of Natural Sciences ( http://www.cns.umass.edu ). The Department has a strong commitment to microbiology research and to graduate and undergraduate education. It is housed in modern research facilities with interactive faculty with strengths in pathogenic microbiology, environmental microbiology, and microbial genetics and biotechnology. The Department of Microbiology also has excellent core facilities ( https://www.umass.edu/ials/core-facilities ) and is part of both the Institute for Applied Life Sciences (IALS) and the School of Earth and Sustainability. IALS and the UMass Amherst campus are committed to the development of translational research programs and to fostering interactions with industry.    

Assistant/Associate Professor - Immunology University Of Massachusetts Amherst The Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (VASCI) ( http://www.vasci.umass.edu/ ) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with the goal of preventing the establishment of disease, developing treatments for existing diseases or creating conditions that improve human and animal health. The successful applicant is expected to establish an extramurally funded research program and to contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching and advising, consistent with the teaching responsibilities of our faculty. Salary and start-up will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the University of Massachusetts provides an attractive fringe benefits package.

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position in Computational Materials Chemistry Department of Chemistry University of Massachusetts Amherst The Department of Chemistry at the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Amherst is embarking on a strategic hiring program enabled by a $102M investment in the new Physical Sciences building and a $45M investment in the University's core facilities. UMass is also a member of the consortium for Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center (MGHPCC). We are seeking talented applicants for a tenure-track faculty at Assistant Professor to begin September 2020 or thereafter. Under exceptional circumstances, highly qualified candidates at other ranks may receive consideration. We seek applicants who will develop or continue vigorous research programs in computational materials chemistry.

The Department of Political Science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst ( http://polsci.umass.edu/ ) invites applications for a position at the Associate or Full Professor rank. We seek an accomplished scholar whose research addresses fundamental questions about the health and quality of the American democratic system, including those who study the United States from a comparative context. The successful candidate should be an expert in survey research and methodology, and exhibit a track record of publishing innovative empirical research on issues related to political behavior, public opinion, and/or institutions. This faculty member will also serve as a core contributor and member of the leadership team of the UMass Poll, a high profile survey organization that seeks to assess the political behavior, public opinion, and civic health in Massachusetts, the United States, and abroad. Preference will be given to individuals with an outstanding record of publishing research in top peer reviewed journals, a record of attracting external funding in support of high impact research, and experience in training graduate students in survey research methods. The appointment is expected to begin September 1, 2020. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications.

The Department of Religion at Amherst College seeks a scholar of ancient Christianity for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor, beginning in July 2020. Within the last decade, Amherst College has profoundly transformed its student body in terms of socioeconomic status, ethnicity, and nationality, among other areas. Today, nearly one-quarter of Amherst’s students are Pell Grant recipients; 44 percent of our students are domestic students of color. Our expectation is that the successful candidate will excel at teaching and mentoring students who are broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion. The candidate’s teaching interests should cover the historical sweep of Christianity in the ancient Mediterranean world. Specific areas of teaching expertise and areas of research might include Christian scripture (New Testament and Apocryphal literature), Christianity’s social and intellectual history, its practices of iconography and visual art, traditions of Biblical interpretation, hagiographical literature, artifacts, ecofacts, and archaeological evidence that bears on the written and non-written sources of religion in the ancient Mediterranean world. 

The Department of Environmental Health Sciences (EHS) in the School of Public Health & Health Sciences (SPHHS) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a full-time, academic-year (nine-month), tenure-line position as Assistant Professor of Environmental Health Sciences. UMass Amherst is a doctoral-granting university with highest research activity (R1) and the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts. This is a fully state-funded (nine-month) tenure-line position. Responsibilities include an active program of research, teaching, professional, and community service, as well as mentoring graduate and undergraduate students. Candidates must possess strong research skills with a proven track record of extramurally funded program research, commensurate with experience, in Environmental Health Sciences. Candidates will be expected to establish an outstanding independent research program and participate in graduate and undergraduate education and advising. Applicants with research interests in any area of environmental health will be considered; however, preference will be given to candidates with expertise in risk assessment, exposure science, environmental epidemiology, bioinformatics/computational biology, mechanistic toxicology, or global environmental health to complement existing expertise within the Department of Environmental Health Sciences. The successful applicant will join a rapidly growing graduate program and faculty in Environmental Health Sciences. Current areas of faculty research in the Environmental Health Sciences program in the Department of Public Health include environmental exposure assessment, dose-response modeling, developmental toxicology, environmental epigenetics, and endocrine disruptors. In addition to national and international collaborations, public health faculty members collaborate extensively with faculty from the School's Departments of Nutrition, Kinesiology and Communication Disorders, other departments on campus, the University's Medical School in Worcester, MA, and Baystate Health in Springfield, MA. About UMass Amherst UMass Amherst , the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region. Salary  The University offers a competitive salary with an attractive benefits package.