Design-Build Program Director & Lecturer — Onsite

UMass Amherst; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Amherst Building and Construction Technology Program and the Department of Architecture invite applications for a full-time Lecturer to serve as director of the DesignBuild program in Amherst, MA. The position combines leadership, teaching, and hands-on construction oversight for high-performance residential projects.

The lecturer will lead fall, spring, and summer studio activities, coordinate with partners, and manage program finances and outreach while advancing inclusive excellence

Qualifications

• Master's degree in architecture, building science, construction technology, construction management, civil engineering, or similar.
• Massachusetts CSL license by time of hire.
• OSHA 10 safety certification by time of hire.
• On-site experience in full-building light-frame construction.
• Teaching experience in construction, design-build, and/or design programs.
• Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Teach BCT 313 in Fall for high-performance, light-frame, residential construction.
• Teach ARCH 404/604 in Spring design studio leading to construction documents.
• In Summer, instruct two 6-credit DesignBuild courses during which the structure will be built.
• Lead program management tasks including project solicitations, partner negotiations, fundraising, and finances.
• Oversee campus construction site supervision and promote teamwork and inclusion.

Skills

Teaching experience

Project management

Leadership

Design-build pedagogy

Construction supervision

Driver's license

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Construction equipment operation

Job description

UMass Amherst Building and Construction Technology Program and the Department of Architecture invite applications for a full-time Lecturer to serve as director of the DesignBuild program in Amherst, MA. The position combines leadership, teaching, and hands-on construction oversight for high-performance residential projects.

The lecturer will lead fall, spring, and summer studio activities, coordinate with partners, and manage program finances and outreach while advancing inclusive excellence