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Assistant Professor (TT) - Artificial Intelligence in Civil and Environmental Engineering Infrastructure UMass Amherst
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a tenure-track (TT) faculty position at the assistant professor level in the area of artificial intelligence (AI) in civil and environmental engineering infrastructure systems. The appointment is expected to begin September 1, 2026. Positive consideration will be given to applicants whose research, teaching, or service supports the university’s commitment to public impact, inclusive innovation, and social responsibility.
Assistant Professor (TT) Mechanical and Industrial Engineering - Additive Manufacturing. UMass Amherst
The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (MIE) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of Additive Manufacturing with applications in biomedical, aerospace, or energy technologies; outstanding candidates in closely related areas of additive manufacturing will also be considered.
Assistant Professor (TT) - Computer Engineering specializing in Artificial Intelligence Systems UMass Amherst
The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Computer Engineering specializing in Artificial Intelligence Systems. This position is part of a broader expansion in AI engineering in the college. The position is defined with broad scope that includes research related to developing, securing, or using AI chips and workloads, from edge devices to data centers. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, GPUs, FPGAs, custom accelerators, protecting model IP, hardware-enforced safeguards against misuse or adversarial inputs, trusted execution, securing supply chains for AI, robustness and explainability, safe and equitable human-in-the-loop decision systems, and other advanced hardware and software topics in computer engineering. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a strong research program, teach existing courses in Computer Engineering, and develop creative new curricula in areas of their interest. The appointment is expected to begin September 1, 2026.
Cook I (Worcester Dining Commons) UMass Amherst
Prepares and cooks food such as meat, fish, poultry, sauces, gravies, soup, and other foods in large-scale quantities; evaluates food for quality, quantity, appearance, temperature, and taste.  Acts as station champion in leading a small team and performs routine tasks in preparing and serving food to order. Trains kitchen staff as needed. May also be required to prepare more complex dishes to assist the Cook III.
Cook I (Mt. Ida Dining) Mt. Ida - Newton
Prepares and cooks food such as meat, fish, poultry, sauces, gravies, soup, and other foods in large-scale quantities; evaluates food for quality, quantity, appearance, temperature, and taste.  Acts as station champion in leading a small team and performs routine tasks in preparing and serving food to order. Trains kitchen staff as needed. May also be required to prepare more complex dishes to assist the Cook III.
Assistant Snack Bar Manager (Mt. Ida Dining) Mt. Ida - Newton
Assist in preparation and serving of food and beverage. Supervise personnel assigned to the unit. Assist with maintaining records. Hires, trains, and supervises student employees; responsible for cash handling and deposit of daily receipts for the assigned unit.
Culinary Worker II (Hampshire Dining Commons) UMass Amherst
Performs routine manual and domestic job duties in a food service operation including cooking, cleaning, and serving food. The basic purpose of this work is to perform cooking tasks and assist with cleaning and food serving work as needed.
Departmental Assistant - Certified Medical Assistant UMass Amherst
The Certified Medical Assistant assists providers with patient care including clerical, medical and organizational tasks consistent with University Health Services (UHS) organizational guidelines and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Physician Assistant (PA) or Physician (MD). Works under the direct supervision of the CMA Practice Manager, who establishes work schedules, duty assignments and verifies work performance.
Executive Assistant I UMass Amherst
The Executive Assistant I supports the social justice mission of the College by providing comprehensive, executive level, administrative support to the Dean of the College of Education. Assisting in a wide range of complex and confidential matters including overseeing the Dean's schedule, screening visitors and phone calls, reading and responding to daily emails, composing or preparing other correspondence, researching and preparing reports and presentations, and maintaining paper and electronic files. Provides similar administrative support to the Director of Development. Reports directly to the Dean of the College, with independent decision-making responsibilities, under established guidelines, particularly in the absence of the Dean.
Case Manager UMass Amherst
Under the general direction of the Assistant Dean of Students, the Case Manager performs a variety of functions and responsibilities related to the delivery of non-clinical case management to students through outreach, advocacy, support, and helping students connect to university and community resources.

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