Employment Opportunities
Assistant Professor - Department of Anthropology
The Department of Anthropology invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in language and well-being, with an expected start date of September 1, 2027. The Department seeks a linguistic/cultural anthropologist whose research addresses how language shapes wellbeing, broadly defined to include physical and mental health, as well as human flourishing within social, environmental, economic, and political systems. Candidates should demonstrate ethnographically grounded research, an innovative theoretical approach, clear scholarship plans, and teaching excellence, along with an interest in strengthening connections across anthropology's sub-fields.
Qualified candidates will have a PhD in anthropology or a closely related field by the time of appointment. Under exceptional circumstances, candidates at other ranks may receive consideration. Candidates will be evaluated on their research record and teaching quality, and must be able to teach a large introductory course in linguistic anthropology, a small undergraduate methods course in language and culture, and mentor graduate students. External funding experience is a plus. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Lecturer in Public Relations (100%) - Department of Journalism
The Department of Journalism seeks a full-time lecturer in public relations (PR) to start September 1, 2027. This is a two-year, ongoing appointment with reappointment contingent on funding and performance. Teaching will focus on undergraduate PR courses, including the department's mid-level PR writing course, hands-on multimedia courses, and other courses within the public relations concentration. The role carries a 3-3 teaching load plus service such as community work, internship sponsorship, and honors project supervision. Candidates may also serve as the department's internship coordinator, with a reduced teaching load.
Successful candidates will have a master's in public relations, journalism, communication, marketing, or a related field by September 1, 2027. Meaningful professional PR experience is preferred, and applicants with strong industry backgrounds are encouraged to apply even without extensive teaching experience.
Leonard J. Horwitz Professorship in Latin American Politics and Studies - Department of Political Science
The Department of Political Science seeks an established scholar for the Horwitz Professorship, at the full professor or advanced associate professor rank, starting September 1, 2027. The Department seeks candidates in comparative politics with deep area expertise in South America, Central America, Mexico, and/or the Caribbean. The role includes teaching undergraduate courses in comparative politics and Latin American politics, offer graduate courses in their area of expertise, and help train doctoral students. The role also offers the option to affiliate with the Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies (CLACLS).
This position is open to full professors and tenured associate professors with at least five years post-tenure and readiness to seek promotion to full. Qualified candidates should have internationally recognized scholarship in Latin American politics, as well as evidence of teaching and mentoring excellence, success securing external funding, and the ability to strengthen research communities and academic programs. Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese and field experience in the region are strongly preferred.
Assistant Professor - Department of Political Science
The Department of Political Science invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor role in media, technology, and politics, expected to start September 1, 2027. The Department seeks a scholar researching social media, digital platforms, and/or artificial intelligence, and how these technologies are reshaping campaigns, political discourse, and democratic institutions in the U.S. Applicants should show a documented record or clear promise of exceptional research productivity. Teaching duties span undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate's area of expertise, both within the Department and the Data Analytics and Computational Social Science (DACSS) program. The hire will engage with interdisciplinary programs including the Computational Social Science Institute (CSSI) and the Community, Democracy, and Dialogue Initiative, as well as contribute to the UMass Poll. Preferred candidates will be able to engage students from diverse backgrounds and support an inclusive environment; external funding experience is a plus.
Minimum qualifications include a PhD in political science or a related discipline by the position start date, a research and teaching record in media and politics, technology and politics, AI and politics, and/or political methodology, and a demonstrated ability to teach in the DACSS program. Highly qualified candidates at other ranks may be considered under exceptional circumstances.
Admissions Counselor - School of Public Policy
The School of Public Policy seeks an admissions counselor to guide graduate applicants from their first question through their first day on campus. This role serves as the main contact for prospective and newly admitted students, both domestic and international. The work covers the full application cycle, including reviewing documents for completeness, evaluating academic records including foreign transcripts, following up with applicants on missing information, and advising potential students on admission and financial aid. The role also includes tracking offers and deposits against enrollment goals, helping issue visa documents for international students, writing and maintaining admissions procedures, supervising student staff, and taking part in admissions events.
Qualified candidates should have a bachelor's degree and one year of administrative experience. Preferred qualifications include experience in higher ed admissions and customer service, the ability to stay organized under pressure, and works well with offices across campus.
For a list of all open positions within the University, please visit the UMass Human Resources webpage.