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Associate/Full Professor (Educational Leadership/Community Schools) Leadership in Education
The Leadership in Education Department in the University of Massachusetts Boston’s College of Education and Human Development seeks applicants for a tenure-track Associate/Full Professor to begin September 1, 2025, in the Educational Leadership for Social Justice Program. We are specifically looking for a collaborative, equity-minded, senior scholar whose research agenda focuses on transformative and culturally sustaining leadership particularly as it relates to the development, implementation, and/or continuous improvement of community schools. Of particular interest are candidates who have expertise in university-assisted community schools. As our university and region seek to advance the community school movement, we need transformative scholars who have a vision for educational justice and academic rigor in urban public schools.
Assistant Professor-(School for the Environment) SFE - Dean's Office
The School for the Environment at the University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in water resources sustainability and hydrologic sciences at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin September 1, 2025. We seek a hydrologic scientist with broad expertise that complements current faculty expertise and who will build an externally funded research program that will attract high caliber PhD- and MS-level graduate students.
Assistant Professor- (School for the Environment) SFE - Dean's Office
The School for the Environment at the University of Massachusetts Boston is seeking candidates for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Urban Ecology to begin September 1, 2025. We invite scholars to apply who study urban ecosystems through the lens of conservation, adaptation, and restoration. We will consider those working in any of the domains of ecology, environmental health, environmental biology and nature-based solutions. Topics could include but are not limited to the ecological study of sustainable urban development, urban agriculture, climate resiliency in cities, and/or invasive species management.
Clinical Assistant Professor A Nursing
UMass Boston invites applications for an Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) who will hold a full-time 12-month non-tenure track faculty position in the Department of Nursing.
Public Services Coordinator MGS-Collins Ctr for Public Mgt
The Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center for Public Management in the McCormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies at the University of Massachusetts Boston is dedicated to improving efficiency, effectiveness, governance, and accountability at all levels of government, with a particular focus on local and state government. Since its establishment at UMass Boston by the Commonwealth in 2008, the Center has provided a comprehensive set of services to hundreds of the Commonwealth’s cities, towns, school districts, and state agencies, as well as to a growing number of municipalities in other states.
Associate Director of Upward Bound Math-Science & Talent Search (Lawrence) PreCollegiate & Ed Suppt Pgms
The Associate Director will be responsible for developing and implementing program curricula. The incumbent will be responsible also for the recruitment, screening, selection, and intake of program participants and will meet with a caseload of program participants in both programs to provide holistic coaching and academic guidance regarding their secondary school progress, college and career goals, and postsecondary entry. In consultation with the Director of Programs, the Associate Director will assist in planning and implementing the UBMS summer program, including helping to select, train, and supervise program teachers, tutors and teaching assistants and facilitating orientations for staff, students, and parents. In the absence of the Director of Programs, the Associate Director will assume responsibility during the UBMS summer for program operations, including staff supervision, and for the safety and well-being of the 50 student attendees. During the summer, the incumbent may teach a course section, depending upon program needs. The Associate Director will plan, implement and chaperone academic, career, and cultural field trips and activities and in collaboration with other UBMS and TS-L program staff, will promote, document and report on program events. S/he will assist the Director of Programs with the collection of program data and the submission of regular program reports for both programs
Chair & Professor- (Exercise & Health Science) Exercise & Health Science
The Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for a tenure system Professor or Associate Professor to serve as Chair of the Exercise & Health Sciences Department.
IT Service and Support Specialist IT Client Services
The goal of the IT Service and Support Specialist is to work as part of the IT Service Desk team, to identify technology problems, research answers, and guide clients through corrective steps, with a maximum level of customer service.
Operations Coordinator MGS-Collins Ctr for Public Mgt
The Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center for Public Management in the McCormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies at the University of Massachusetts Boston is dedicated to improving efficiency, effectiveness, governance, and accountability at all levels of government, with a particular focus on local and state government. Since its establishment at UMass Boston by the Commonwealth in 2008, the Center has provided a comprehensive set of services to hundreds of the Commonwealth’s cities, towns, school districts, and state agencies, as well as to a growing number of municipalities in other states. The Center’s work is guided by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 75, Section 45, which provides the Center’s formal mission.
Library Coordinator III Healey Library
The Assistant Manager for Library Access Services will support the Head of Library Access Services in all capacities, providing high-quality, front-line services to patrons of Healey Library. The incumbent will manage the student employees for the Access Services Desks. Working with the Head of Library Access Services, the Assistant Manager will foster and support growth opportunities for all student employees. The incumbent will manage all aspects of the student employee hiring, scheduling, onboarding, and off boarding processes as well as recruitment, performance evaluations, and payroll for student supervisors and student assistants. In their absence, the Assistant Manager will act on behalf of the Head of Library Access Services as the first point of contact for all other library departments and campus partners. This position will be a swing shift, overlapping with the day and evening staff to provide consistent services throughout the workday.
Progressive Employment Research Intern Institute Community Inclusion
The Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI) at the University of Massachusetts Boston and partners at the Disability Policy Consortium are looking for members of the disability community to work in a paid research internship as part of a research team studying employment for people with disabilities. The goal of the project is to study the Progressive Employment model, an emerging evidence-based practice that helps job seekers with disabilities to obtain competitive integrated employment. The ICI has a five-year research grant to explore the impact of the Progressive Employment model. Interns on this project will work across several different research studies over the course of the grant.
Professional Learning Specialist Institute for Early Education
The Professional Learning Specialist at the Early Education Leaders Institute at UMass Boston will coordinate and deliver high quality of professional development for the early care and education workforce.
Assistant Professor (Race, Class, and Politics in Public Education) Curriculum & Instruction
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction (C&I) in the University of Massachusetts Boston’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) seeks applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor in the Curriculum and Instruction department. to begin on September 1, 2025. Of particular interest are candidates with scholarly expertise in race, class, and politics in public education. Specifically, we seek collaborative and equity-minded candidates whose research contributes to our understanding of how race, class and politics impact curriculum and the educational outcomes of urban children from pre-k to 12. This includes expertise on how teachers learn about and navigate these issues in the urban classroom for students at all educational levels. Scholars with expertise in community engaged scholarship that leads to the creation of community focused curricula for understanding antiracist practices in PK-12 schools are preferred.
Associate Director of Advancement Services VC-University Advancement
The Associate Director of Advancement Services will play an integral role as a member of the Advancement Services team in University Advancement. He/she will be responsible for coordinating activities relating to data and gift processing such as maintaining an integrated system of daily gift batches, producing gift receipts, individualized acknowledgement letters, and gift transaction reports in accordance with established procedures. In addition, he/she will work on special projects assigned by the Senior Director of Advancement Services. The Associate Director will report directly to the Sr. Director of Advancement Services and work closely with the Advancement Services and Finance area
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Financial Services VC-Enrollment Management
The Assistant Vice Chancellor (AVC) for Student Financial Services will report to the Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Management and will play a key leadership role in overseeing and enhancing the Office of Financial Aid Services, Merit Scholarship Office, Student Employment Services, Office of Veterans Affairs and The One Stop. The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating the efforts and strategies of each business unit while providing leadership and expertise in the areas of fund management, compliance, leveraging of aid, operations, student service, and more.
Grants and Contracts Admin I-IV Research & Sponsored Programs
The Grant and Contract Administrator (GCA) is a four-level series. This series supports faculty and staff from assigned units with both pre- and post-award (non-financial) project management and provides assistance to other Grant and Contract Administrator staff, as needed and as their levels dictate. The GCA role is vital in the success of sponsored research in that they provide daily supervision over all proposals and awards. S/he will work closely with faculty and departmental staff to educate them about how to best achieve successful funding by reviewing and advising on sponsor regulations and institute policies and procedures. The GCA understands the unique processes involved in the overall research effort and has the ability to comprehend the needs of the individual researchers and department business managers. The GCA works with the Principal Investigators (PIs) and department business managers to cultivate research proposals; submits research proposals to sponsors; negotiates acceptable award terms; ensures timely set-up of awards; oversees transactions related to grant/contract management; and maintains grant/contract records in compliance with university and research sponsor policies. The GCA assists with identifying potential funding sources; preparing and submitting project proposals; preparing and submitting budgets and progress reports; processing and monitoring project expenditures; training of departmental grants staff; and maintaining compliance with university policies and procedures, sponsor requirements, terms and conditions, and federal regulations regarding research involving human and animal subjects. Organizational Levels: The organizational levels in this series include: • Grant and Contract Administrator I • Grant and Contract Administrator II • Grant and Contract Administrator III • Grant and Contract Administrator IV This specific position will have a focus on Subaward Administration and Management
Staff Psychologist and Coordinator of Clinical Training Health Services
The Staff Psychologist and Coordinator of Clinical Training within University Health Services will provide high-quality, time-effective, evidence-based and culturally responsive clinical services, including: triage; emergency and crisis intervention services; referrals and evaluations; as well as individual and group counseling and psychotherapy. The incumbent will also provide consultation to faculty and staff and provide outreach to the campus community. The incumbent will manage a caseload so as to serve the maximum number of students who are appropriate for services at the University Health Services Counseling Center; and will consult with and/or make timely and appropriate mental health referrals for students as needed. In addition, the Staff Psychologist and Coordinator of Clinical Training will provide leadership for the University Health Services Counseling Center Clinical Practicum and Advanced Clinical Practicum, serving as the liaison between the Counseling Center and the graduate programs in which the trainees are enrolled. The incumbent will guide the process of planning and producing the yearly practicum orientation, assuming primary responsibility for ensuring that trainees and practicum supervisors understand and act in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Counseling Center; will oversee all data collection pertaining to the evaluation of the practicum; and will be responsible for overseeing the application process for the Advanced Clinical Practicum.
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.

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