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 is $65,550-$85,000 Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience.
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.