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Community Service Officer Public Safety
A Community Service Officer (CSO) is an unarmed, uniformed security position, and is a non-sworn (civilian) member of the UMass Boston Police Department (UMBPD). With a strong emphasis on community engagement, CSO’s are responsible for performing a variety of duties to assist the (UMBPD) with its campus safety and community policing efforts. CSO’s assist UMBPD to make connections between students, faculty, staff, and other members of the community. The incumbent of this position enforces university policy, by-laws, the student code of conduct, and performs other non-criminal police related duties such as: community engagement and outreach; patrolling the campus on foot and/or be assigned to a designated post; provides direction, general information, and resources to the public, issuing parking tickets; performing walking escorts; respond to non-criminal complaints, building checks and other duties assigned. CSO’s are essential employees that do not carry firearms and have no powers of arrest.
Communication Dispatcher II Public Safety
The Dispatcher II position is an entry level, uniformed non-sworn, support position for the University Police Department. Under general supervision of the Dispatch Supervisor or the shift commander, the Dispatcher II will perform a variety of specialized support duties the Police Communication Center. Support duties may include: Operating a centralized computer aided dispatch system (CAD) to dispatch non-emergency and 911 calls for service to the campus community. This includes receiving, prioritizing, and transmitting first notification of calls for service for police, fire, and medical assistance from the campus community. The Dispatcher II will operate a fixed radio system, transmitting messages to multiple and portable units under strict rules and regulations. The Dispatcher II communicates via state and national criminal databases and is responsible for effective and accurate communications between campus law enforcement, the public, and external law enforcement agencies. Extensively documents actions and outcomes from all police, fire, and medical incidents occurring on campus into the CAD system; and perform related work as required. Regular use of judgement and discretion is necessary to set priorities, assess the importance of information and react quickly and effectively.
Assistant Professor (Human Rights and Law ) GISD - Dean's Office
The School for Global Inclusion and Social Development (SGISD) in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in human rights and law, to begin September 1, 2025. Of particular interest are social science scholars, whose research agenda and practice focuses on the process of improving the terms on which individuals and groups participate in society and realize well-being, with attention to the transformation of social, economic, political, legal, or cultural institutions and structures. We are specifically interested in candidates whose scholarly agenda adds a local US focus within Human Rights and Law, especially in Critical Race Theory and its related branches such as Latinas/os/x Critical Race Theory (LatCrit); Tribal Critical Race Theory (Tribal Crit), complementing the regional expertise of faculty in the School. Preference will be given to candidates who can bridge local and global human rights law and who employ critical quantitative methods.
Assistant Professor- (Applied Behavioral Analysis) Counseling & School Psychology
The Department of Counseling, School Psychology and Sport (CSPS) provides a dynamic environment for faculty and students to engage in nationally recognized research, especially in areas related to equity, systems-level change, LGBTQ+ health and wellness, social justice, and transnational human rights and global perspectives. CSPS houses (a) the ABA Graduate Certificate Program and new ABA Master’s Program to be launched in 2025, (b) two APA Accredited doctoral programs in School Psychology and Counseling Psychology, (c) a NASP-approved master’s/Ed.S. Program in School Psychology, (d) MPCAC-accredited master’s programs in School Counseling and Mental Health Counseling, and (e) a B.A. in Sport Leadership and Administration. The College of Education and Human Development, ranked among the top 5 schools of education in New England and the #1 public school of education in the state of Massachusetts, is guided by our core values of social justice, community engagement and academic excellence.
Special Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Inclusive Excellence and Belonging Ofc of Diversity & Inclusion
Reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor for Inclusive Excellence and Belonging (VCIE&B), Special Assistant to the VCIE&B provides complex and at times confidential administrative support to the VCIEB. Additionally, this position will develop, coordinate, implement and manage effective and data-informed communication strategies and practices specific to committees, projects and initiatives as assigned by the VCIEB.
Assistant Dean for Administration & Finance CM - Dean's Office
The Assistant Dean for Administration and Finance in the College of Management (CM) will be responsible for performing fiscal responsibilities including financial planning and recordkeeping, budget management and reporting, and grant management. The incumbent will also be responsible for all personnel policies and paperwork, recruitment and payroll-related systems within the college. The Assistant Dean is responsible for the management of all purchasing, maintenance, and contracts for the college including software and databases; and space and facility needs. The Assistant Dean will report directly to the Dean of the College of Management.
Assistant Professor- (Marketing) Marketing
The Department of Marketing in the College of Management at the University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position, beginning September 1, 2025.
Assistant Professor- (Accounting & Finance) Accounting & Finance
The Department of Accounting & Finance in the College of Management at the University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position, beginning September 1, 2025. Candidates in Accounting, especially in the areas of Tax, Accounting Data Analytics, and Audit are encouraged to apply. Appropriate candidates will hold a doctoral degree in Accounting or a closely related discipline. ABDs will be considered but must complete their doctorate by September 1, 2025.
Assistant Professor (Management Science & Information Systems) Management Science & Info Sys
The Department of Management Science and Information Systems in the College of Management at the University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position, beginning September 1, 2025. Candidates with teaching and research interests in Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Business are encouraged to apply. Appropriate candidates will hold a doctoral degree in Information Systems or a closely related field. ABDs will be considered but must complete their doctorate by September 1, 2025.
Assistant Professor - (Management Science and Information Systems) Management Science & Info Sys
The Department of Management Science and Information Systems in the College of Management at the University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position, beginning September 1, 2025. Candidates with teaching and research interests in cybersecurity are encouraged to apply. Appropriate candidates will hold a doctoral degree in Information Systems or a closely related field. ABDs will be considered but must complete their doctorate by September 1, 2025.
Professor and Chair (Department of Nursing) Nursing
The Donna and Robert Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences (MCNHS) at the University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for a tenured Professor or Associate Professor to serve as Chair of the Department of Nursing, to begin on September 1, 2025. Applicants who currently hold the position of full professor or advanced associate professor with evidence of qualifications for promotion to full professor are welcome to apply.
Assistant Professor of Inorganic Chemistry Chemistry
The College of Science & Mathematics at the University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Inorganic Chemistry in the Chemistry Department to begin September 1, 2025. Applicants must have a PhD in chemistry, or a related scientific field, with a track record in experimental inorganic chemistry, broadly defined. The successful candidate is expected to establish a highly productive, externally-funded, research program. Candidates whose scientific interests complement those of existing faculty within the Department and College, and who can develop cross-disciplinary collaborations, are preferred. Our department offers multiple PhD tracks in chemistry, as well as MS, ACS-accredited BS, and BA degrees in Chemistry. We also offer BS degree in biochemistry that is jointly managed with the Biology Department. For more information, please visit https://www.umb.edu/science-mathematics/academic-departments/chemistry/.
Athletic Trainer Athletics
The Athletic Trainer will be responsible for providing preventative measures, acute care, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries to intercollegiate student-athletes at UMass Boston. The incumbent will be responsible for providing athletic training services as directed by the Head Athletic Trainer to the University’s 19 NCAA Division III varsity athletic programs who compete in the Little East and New England Hockey Conferences. This includes, but is not limited to, managing potentially catastrophic, acute, and chronic athletic injuries within the scope of practice for athletic training, to include rehabilitation and return-to-play decisions. This position is expected to collaborate with the Head Athletic Trainer, and if necessary, the team physician and/or the strength and conditioning coach. Attendance at scheduled team practices and home and away competitions as assigned by Head Athletic Trainer is required. This position will work cooperatively with student-athletes, coaches, and athletic department staff. The incumbent is also responsible for maintaining the standards for the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA).
Major Gifts Officer VC-University Advancement
Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Principal & Leadership Gifts and Director of Comprehensive Campaign, the Major Gifts Officer is primarily responsible for developing managing, implementing, and overseeing strategies for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of approximately 100-125 prospective leadership gift donors. The Major Gifts Officer will create individualized solicitation plans leading to major outright and deferred gifts of $25,000+, integrating unrestricted and restricted gifts, endowment, annual and capital gifts in support of University fund raising priorities. Responsibilities will most significantly include the identification, cultivation and solicitation of new prospects for the University. The Major Gifts Officer will serve as a fundraiser for University-wide targeted initiatives and will work closely with colleagues in University Advancement, Dean’s, faculty and senior administrators in developing and implementing key fund-raising strategies and activities.
Assistant Professor (Cybersecurity-Data Privacy) Computer Science
The Computer Science Department in the College of Science and Mathematics at the University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin September 1,2025. We will consider strong candidates in any research area but will prioritize Cybersecurity and Data Privacy.
Assistant Professor (Distributed Parallel Computing) Computer Science
The Computer Science Department in the College of Science and Mathematics at the University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin September 1, 2025. We will consider strong candidates in any research area but will prioritize Distributed and Parallel Computing. A PhD in computer science or a related area is required. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and start-up package and is expected to establish a highly recognized, robust externally funded, and independent research program. Find out more about the department at http://www.cs.umb.edu.
Assistant Professor (Experimental Quantum Information Science) Physics
The Department of Physics in the College of Science and Mathematics at the University of Massachusetts Boston invites applicants for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor to pursue a research program focusing on experimental research in the fields of Quantum Information Science to begin September 1, 2025. We will prioritize candidates whose research complements existing strengths in theoretical Quantum Science and Technology research within the department. Candidates whose research also has potential overlap with experimental research in the department (as an example: applications of quantum sensing to biophysics) are encouraged to apply. The successful applicant is expected to establish an externally funded research program, direct the research of students at the doctoral, masters, and undergraduate levels, and interact effectively with colleagues within the Physics Department and across the College of Science and Mathematics. The successful applicant will also be expected to teach and further develop the Quantum Information Certificate program we have established at UMass Boston. Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent degree and relevant postdoctoral research experience.
Assistant Professor- (Electrical Engineering) /Power Systems Engineering
The Department of Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, with a starting date of September 1, 2025. We seek energetic candidates with strong research track records capable of establishing and maintaining a nationally recognized and externally funded applied research program in the fields of one or more of the following core areas: Power Systems, Power Electronics, Electric Motors and Drive, Power Apparatus and Protection, Smart Grids, Renewable Energy Systems, Wireless Power Transfer. The successful candidate will be expected to teach core courses in Power Engineering and related subjects.
Assistant Professor (Psychology) Psychology
The Psychology Department, in the College of Liberal Arts, at the University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin September 1, 2025
Assistant Professor (Marine Ecology) Biology
The Biology Department in the College of Science and Mathematics at the University of Massachusetts Boston seeks to hire an Assistant Professor in the field of Marine Ecology to begin September 1, 2025. Successful candidates will be expected to undertake externally funded research in marine ecology defined broadly and to satisfy important teaching needs of the Department of Biology in ecology, zoology, conservation biology, and/or evolution. Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent degree and relevant postdoctoral research experience. The Assistant Professor hired for this position will direct the research of students at the undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels, interact with a dynamic group of ecologists and evolutionary biologists, and become an active participant in our Environmental Biology and/or Molecular, Cellular, and Organismal Biology PhD programs. Commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels is expected, and the application of innovative pedagogical approaches is highly valued. We seek a colleague who will support our goal of ensuring an inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplace. We encourage individuals from underrepresented groups in science to apply.

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