Lecturer

UMass Amherst • Amherst, NY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Commonwealth Honors College at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applicants for a full-time (9-month academic year/MSP Union), non-tenure track lecturer for classroom instruction within the honors curriculum. The honors courses to be taught include an interdisciplinary freshman seminar, “Ideas That Change the World,” which is comprised of units on models of inquiry, social thought, science and technology, and the arts. Other honors courses may include those affiliated with residential academic programs, honors thesis seminar, and others with General Education designations. This person will also perform service in support of the mission and goals of the College.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or other terminal degree.
• A minimum of three years teaching experience.
• Demonstrate an interest in joining a team of instructors dedicated to excellence in teaching using creative and student-centered pedagogical approaches.
• Demonstrate inclusiveness and accessibility to support the success of a diverse student body.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching small courses within a liberal arts framework
• Working knowledge of flexible learning pedagogies including usage of Zoom and Teams
• Exceptional teaching record, including ability to use active-learning techniques

Responsibilities

• Classroom instruction within the honors curriculum, including an interdisciplinary freshman seminar “Ideas That Change the World,” courses affiliated with residential academic programs, honors thesis seminar, and others with General Education designations.
• Perform service in support of the mission and goals of the College.
• Work collaboratively and effectively to promote teamwork, diversity, equity, and inclusiveness.
• Work in partnership with colleagues within the CHC community and across the campus to support the Dean’s strategic priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission and goals of the Commonwealth Honors College.

Benefits

• Benefited position
• Potential for continuous employment after three years
• Potential for long-term employment and promotional advancement within the Lecturer ranks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree