Design-Build Program Director & Lecturer

University of Massachusetts Amherst; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a full-time Lecturer to direct the UMass DesignBuild program. The role combines organizational leadership with teaching in high-performance design-build projects and full-scale on-site construction.

The successful candidate will lead instructional design, coordinate cross-department collaboration, and mentor students while integrating architectural design with construction practice at Amherst.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Onsite construction experience and teaching experience in design-build are expected.
• Licenses including CSL and OSHA 10 are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct the UMass DesignBuild program and coordinate teaching across semesters.
• Prepare sites, procure materials, and supervise construction processes.
• Engage with communities and partners to advance design-build projects.
• Oversee program finances and student recruitment throughout the year.
• Support inclusive, collaborative teamwork across CNS and Architecture.

Skills

Driver’s license

Onsite construction experience

Teaching experience in construction

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. architecture, building science, construction technology, construction management, civil engineering, or similar).

Tools

Construction Supervisor License (CSL) in Massachusetts

OSHA 10 Safety License

Job description

University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a full-time Lecturer to direct the UMass DesignBuild program. The role combines organizational leadership with teaching in high-performance design-build projects and full-scale on-site construction.

The successful candidate will lead instructional design, coordinate cross-department collaboration, and mentor students while integrating architectural design with construction practice at Amherst.