Leadership Searches
University of Massachusetts Amherst is one of the nation's top research universities as measured by national and international rankings, academic citations, and research funding. Engaged in research and creative work in all fields, we are classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a doctoral university with the “highest research activity” or R1.
UMass Amherst incorporates innovative teaching methods involving new communication and information technology, yet remains an immersive, residential campus offering students a comprehensive array of academic programs. With a long-standing commitment to social progress and social justice, we value diversity and equity and strive for inclusive excellence in our classrooms, research labs, dorms, and beyond.
Current Searches
The next Dean of Libraries will champion the libraries as a place where students, staff, and faculty can pursue their intellectual passions; where resources for learning, teaching, and scholarship abound; where new modes of scholarly inquiry and discovery can be explored, supported, and shared; where community members can gather and exchange ideas; and where the University's ideals of openness, inclusivity, and societal betterment flourish.