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University Police Sergeant
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UMass Boston
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| Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 253 of the Acts of 2020 (“An Act Relative to Justice, Equity and Accountability in Law Enforcement in the Commonwealth”), the position of: The University Police Sergeant position is a regulated by the Massachusetts Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
University Police Sergeants are appointed as sworn police officers pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws chapter 75, section 32A and chapter 90C which grants University Police Sergeants the same authority, immunities and privileges as a duly appointed and qualified sworn police officer acting elsewhere in the Commonwealth.
Under the general supervision of the University Police Lieutenant, a Sergeant patrols assigned areas of property used, owned or occupied by the University of Massachusetts and areas adjacent to the university to provide a safe and secure environment for all members of the University community by means of an alert and vigilant preventive patrol. Patrol Sergeants provide first- line supervision of the activities of sworn and/or non-sworn personnel on a shift, who are engaged in patrol duty, bike patrol, criminal investigations, community relations, crime prevention activities, and in-service training activities. An employee in this class frequently participates in the work performed by subordinate officers and is responsible for performing related duties as required.
The Patrol Sergeant’s primary responsibility is to ensure the effective performance of duty by patrol personnel. Patrol Sergeants work independently in performing regularly assigned duties and assumes complete charge in the event of the absence of a superior officer. Work is performed in accordance with federal, state, and local laws as well as university and departmental policies, procedures, and general orders. Work is reviewed by inspection, through verbal and written reports, and by results achieved. |
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Assistant Professor (Communication)
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UMass Boston
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| The Communication Department in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position specializing in crisis or risk communication to join our faculty beginning September 1, 2025. We are seeking candidates whose research agenda adopts a social scientific approach to risk or crisis communication, aligning with the Department’s empirical focus. |
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Assistant, Associate, or Full Research Professor - GRANT-FUNDED
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UMass Dartmouth
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| The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is seeking applications for an Assistant, Associate, or Full Research Professor in the Department of Estuarine & Ocean Sciences in the School for Marine Science & Technology (SMAST). |
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Postdoctoral Research Associate - Chemical Engineering (multiple positions)
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UMass Lowell
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| The multidisciplinary and collaborative lab of Prof. Gulden Camci-Unal at the University of Massachusetts Lowell seeks two Postdoctoral Research Associates with extensive experiences in bone tissue engineering, biomineralization, vascularization, osteoinductive biomaterials, in vivo studies, organ-on-chips, mono- and co-cultures of cells, biological assays to monitor cell behavior and function, and culture of human primary cell lines and stem cells for repair and regeneration of bone.
The initial appointment will be for one-year with a possibility of renewal based on productivity, successful performance, and the availability of funding. |
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Associate Lecturer (Center for Academic Excellence)
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UMass Boston
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| The Center for Academic Excellence anticipates availability for non-tenure-track associate lecturers to teach up to 2 sections (6-8 credits) of first-year seminar courses SEMINAR 114G: Investigations Across the Curriculum and/or CRW112: Critical Reading and Writing for the fall semester and occasionally spring semesters. Availability of courses depends on student enrollment and is not guaranteed beyond one semester.
Both courses focus on critical reading, the analysis of texts, and the writing of academic papers. These highly scaffolded courses introduce students to the principles of college-level learning and provide intensive practice in the use of those principles in their other courses.
CRW 112. Introduces students to the elements of academic thinking, with materials drawn from courses across the liberal arts curriculum. Students gain experience in the processes of intellectual inquiry as it is practiced in the liberal arts and sciences. Based on the course’s theme, students analyze and interpret readings drawn from different disciplines in the college curriculum. Students learn to distinguish the methods authors use in developing their ideas, and the differences and similarities among perspectives of various authors, as well as to recognize implications and to question authors' purposes. 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits. This course is typically followed by a First-Year Seminar in the next semester. Recent CRW 112 course topics include: Decision-making in the Courts and Other Contexts, Exploring Identity, and Reading American Culture.
SEMINAR 114G The topically focused First-Year Seminars offer instruction in the capabilities defined by General Education and are a natural progression for students who have begun a course of study with CRW 112. |