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About the Role

The Riccio College of Engineering at the University of Massachusetts invites applications for a full-time Lecturer (non-tenure track, 9 month academic year) two-year appointment with the possibility of renewal to begin September 1, 2027. We are looking for candidates who can operate effectively in a diverse faculty and student community, and who value collegiality, collaboration, achievement, and integrity. We encourage applications from individuals with a commitment to mentor under-represented demographics within engineering.

Responsibilities

Teaching up to seven sections per academic year of ENGIN351, our Junior Year Writing in Engineering course.
Curriculum development.
Conducting office hours.
Preparation of web-based material.
Other service for the college, such as committee work or development of new initiatives related to the Junior Year Writing in Engineering course, may be required and could result in a course release for the academic year.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Master's degree.
Knowledge of professional and scientific writing.
Excellent communication skills.
Evidence of successful teaching experience in upper-level college-level courses.
Commitment to equitable and innovative teaching methods that address the diverse learning styles of students.

Skills

Professional and scientific writing
Communication
Equitable and innovative teaching methods
Curriculum development

Location

Amherst

Work Type

Full Time
Onsite
academic year

Experience Level

Lecturer
non-tenure track

Education Level

Master's degree
PhD degree

Salary/Compensations

$65,560 - $80,000

About the Company

The Daniel J. Riccio Jr. College of Engineering is recognized as one of the top 35 public engineering schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and is the #1 public engineering program in New England.
Our inclusive and dynamic community includes ~2700 undergraduate, ~650 graduate students and ~160 instructional faculty (full-time tenure stream and lecturers) across five engineering departments—biomedical, chemical and biomolecular, civil and environmental, electrical and computer, and mechanical and industrial.
Our faculty members are developing life-saving medical devices and therapeutics; revolutionizing next-generation manufacturing and materials; advancing AI, robotics and autonomous systems; designing smart infrastructures; tackling climate change; and leading breakthroughs in computing and cybersecurity.
They are recipients of prestigious national recognitions, including 22 CAREER Awards since 2020.
With over $69 million in research expenditures and 20+ affiliated research centers and programs, we're at the forefront of discovery.
Our faculty and students engage actively in innovation, transforming ideas into meaningful impact through entrepreneurship activities, patenting new discoveries, and new venture creation.
Our new Sustainable Engineering Laboratories building offers immersive labs and learning spaces, enabling us to test and develop technologies that address real-world sustainability challenges.
The College strives to be a leader in transformative engineering education, supporting faculty in the development of their teaching expertise through various initiatives such as our membership in the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN).