About UMass Amherst
UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.
Job Description
The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering invites applications for a Full-time non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Lecturer A or Senior Lecturer A in Aerospace Engineering to start in Fall 2025. For exceptional candidates with distinguished experience, candidates could be considered as Professor of Professional Practice based upon the review of credentials.
The successful candidate is expected to teach basic and advanced aerospace engineering related courses; serve as the faculty advisor for students interested in aerospace engineering and create a strong community for these students to thrive in; serve as faculty advisor for student clubs related to aerospace engineering; engage the faculty in curriculum development; contribute to research proposals to strengthen educational components and industry collaboration; reach out to industry to coordinate experiential activities and internships; and promote diversity and inclusiveness.
The initial appointment will be for two years, with renewal based on performance. Lecturers at UMass Amherst enjoy significant benefits and status under the negotiated faculty contract (see Article 21 of the MSP/MTA/NEA contract linked on this page Policy and Labor Contracts : Office of the Provost (umass.edu). The Lecturer A /Senior Lecturer A will join a team of faculty noted for excellence and innovation in undergraduate and graduate education.
Requirements
Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree or a M.S. degree with multiple years of industrial experience in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in industry, government, or teaching in aerospace engineering. To be qualified at the Senior Lecturer rank, candidates must have six years of full-time experience.
Additional Information
Because broad diversity is essential to an inclusive climate and critical to the University's goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will holistically assess the many qualifications of each applicant and favorably consider an individual's record working with students and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities. We will also favorably consider experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic degree and career.
Typical Office Environment
M-F 40 hours a week; Calendar Year (12-month)
The University offers a competitive salary with an attractive benefits package. Details on benefits can be found at https://www.umass.edu/humres/benefits-0. This position is in the MSP/MTA bargaining unit.
Application Process
Candidates should apply online and provide the following in their application package. Applicants should apply by the priority deadline of November 15, 2024, in order to ensure consideration. The search will continue until the position is filled.
- 1) statement of teaching interests;
- 2) statement describing industry experience and academic engagement;
- 3) current curriculum vitae;
- 4) A statement of vision for the candidate’s role in advancing equity, justice, inclusion, and broadening participation in engineering. Please discuss prior experiences and planned future actions integrated across research, teaching, service, and outreach that will result in more equitable engineering solutions, help broaden participation in engineering, build an inclusive engineering community, and contribute to the mission of the College of Engineering and UMass. https://www.umass.edu/strategicplan/strategic-plan;
- 5) the full names and addresses of at least five references.
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.
