UMass Amherst Expands Hiring with 15 New Roles

UMass Amherst reported 15 new job postings on August 28, 2026, spanning dining services, libraries, faculty positions, and administrative roles. Notable additions include two tenure-track assistant professor positions in Biological Chemistry and Evolutionary Biology, an Open Education Librarian, and an Executive Director for Centralized Core Facilities, along with roles in labor relations, career services, and campus operations.

Other postings cover practical operations and student support, such as Culinary Worker II, Cook I, Dining Hall Supervisor, Plumber and Steamfitter I, Transportation Management Analyst, Clerk IV (Administrative Assistant), and a Nutrition Aide for the EFNEP program in the Springfield office. The mix of postings signals growth across academics, student services, and facilities management.