Lecturer

UMass Amherst; Amherst (MA); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth Honors College at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applicants for a full-time, non-tenure track lecturer to teach within the honors curriculum. The interdisciplinary freshman seminar “Ideas That Change the World” and other honors courses will be taught, including courses with General Education designations.

The lecturer will collaborate with CHC colleagues across campus to support the Dean's strategic priorities, promote diversity and inclusive teaching, and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or terminal degree.
• Minimum of three years teaching experience.
• Commitment to inclusive, student-centered teaching.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach interdisciplinary freshman seminar and other honors courses.
• Collaborate with CHC community and campus to support strategic priorities.
• Support mission and goals of the Commonwealth Honors College.

Skills

Teaching ability

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. or terminal degree

Tools

Zoom

Teams

Job description

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 interdisciplinaryfreshman seminar, "Ideas That Change the World,"which is comprised of units onmodels ofinquiry, social thought, science and technology, and the arts.Other honors courses may include those affiliated with residential academicprograms, honors thesis seminar, and others withGeneral 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

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.