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 Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a non tenure-track Lecturer position in the area of Civil and/or Environmental Engineering to start Fall 2025. This is a full-time (40 hour/week) academic year appointment (9 months from September – May). 

The successful candidate will teach up to eighteen (18) credit hours (or approximately six (6) undergraduate or graduate courses) in civil and/or environmental engineering per academic year. We seek candidates who are committed to fulfill the College of Engineering mission on diversity and inclusion (see https://www.umass.edu/engineering/about/mission-vision-and-inclusivity-statement).  

 Essential Functions and Job Expectations 

The successful candidate is expected to: 

• teach a broad range of undergraduate courses in civil and environmental engineering including the areas of surveying, statics, mechanics of materials, thermodynamics, probability and statistics, programming, and/or other courses related to their area of technical expertise. 

• help with student recruitment and advising. 

• help with CEE curriculum development. 

• serve on departmental and college level committees where appropriate.  

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications (education and experience): 

• M.S. in Engineering or related field with preference given to civil or environmental engineering-related disciplines. 

• Excellent written and oral communications skills. 

Preferred Qualifications (education and experience): 

• PhD in Engineering or related field with preference given to civil or environmental engineering-related disciplines. 

• PE license or relevant professional experience. 

• Evidence of college level or university level teaching experience. 

Additional Information

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering currently has 34 full-time faculty members, approximately 100 graduate students, and approximately 320 undergraduates. The department has recently added a BS in Environmental Engineering degree program. Additional information about the Department can be obtained at https://www.umass.edu/engineering/civil-and-environmental-engineering. 

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: http://www.umass.edu/provost/faculty-staff-resources/policies-contracts). The Lecturer will join a team of faculty noted for excellence and innovation in undergraduate and graduate education. 

Application Instructions

Applications will be considered until the position is filled; however, the priority deadline is December 30, 2024 to ensure full consideration. Selected applicants can expect Zoom interviews to take place in February 2025, with follow-up interviews in-person on campus in late February or early March 2025. 

Applicants should apply online and submit a single PDF file that includes:  

• A cover letter detailing teaching experience and interests,  

• A one-page statement of teaching philosophy and style,  

• A one-page statement of vision for the candidate’s role in advancing equity, justice, inclusion, and broadening participation in engineering,  

• A curriculum vitae, and  

• Names and contact information for three professional references.

The University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. 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 career and degree.