Internal Search - Assistant Provost and Director, Center for Teaching and Learning
Reporting to the Associate Provost for Instructional Excellence, the Assistant Provost and Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) provides leadership for campus-wide faculty development and teaching excellence initiatives. The Assistant Provost and Director advances evidence-based, inclusive, and innovative teaching practices that support undergraduate and graduate education across all colleges and schools. Working collaboratively with academic and administrative partners, the Assistant Provost and Director ensures CTL programs align with university strategic priorities, student success goals, and evolving approaches to teaching and learning.
Internal Search - Dean of the Graduate School and Senior Vice Provost for Graduate Education
The Dean & SVP is the senior academic official responsible for the advancement and administration of graduate education at UMass Amherst. They are a visionary and collaborative leader committed to advancing the mission of the Graduate School. This role plays a critical part in enhancing graduate student recruitment, support, success, and professional development through fellowship and grant programs, mentor training, and career development initiatives. In addition, the Dean & SVP serves as the chief advocate for graduate education—on campus and with external stakeholders.
Vice Chancellor for Equity and Inclusion
UMass Amherst is excited to launch our search for the next Vice Chancellor for Equity and Inclusion. This role is central to who we are and who we aspire to be as the Commonwealth's flagship campus with an enduring commitment to equity and inclusion. Reporting to the Chancellor and leading the Office of Equity and Inclusion, the Vice Chancellor of Equity and Inclusion serves in a critical role, leading and supporting the UMass Amherst campus us as together we carry out the initiatives of our strategic plan.
We will be partnering with national search firm WittKieffer and will provide a full position description following stakeholder interviews, campus listening sessions, and a campus survey. Additional information on how you can be involved and share your input will be provided as it is available.
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.