UMass Lowell FAHSS Cluster Hiring Initiative: Social & Health Policy

The University of Massachusetts Lowell College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and the
Office of the Provost seek six tenure-track faculty members (various ranks) as part of our 2022-2023
cluster hiring initiative.

As outlined in our values statement, the University of Massachusetts Lowell, as a public higher education
institution, recognizes its responsibility to serve the greater good. Faculty in the College of Fine Arts,
Humanities, and Social Sciences are nationally and internationally recognized for research and work
engaging some of the pressing social issues facing the world today, such as race equity, health, and
education (for more information about UML FAHSS Research Centers, please visit the college website.)
The FAHSS cluster hiring initiative marks an important step towards our goal of increasing inclusive
excellence by recruiting outstanding faculty across disciplines who share our commitment to
interdisciplinary collaboration, impactful socially- and community-engaged research, student engagement
and experiential learning, and institutional transformation.

Goals & Objectives:
The Cluster Hiring Initiative aims to:

•  Invest to support institutional commitment to inclusive excellence
•  Advance research in key areas of social inequity – health, education, civic engagement -- through a critical mass of faculty across existing departmental structures
•  Build on existing areas of research strength among UMass Lowell faculty and expand our national and global impact
•  Increase retention and promotion of UML faculty from historically underrepresented groups

The College of Fine Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (FAHSS) is the largest unit of the University,
with 12 academic departments and over 230 full-time faculty. FAHSS has experienced significant growth
in recent years, including hiring over 70 new faculty members, achieving a 70% growth in funded
research expenditures, and adding several new interdisciplinary graduate programs.

Greater Lowell, Merrimack Valley, and the Boston region are home to diverse communities. The historic
city of Lowell, MA, is a gateway city that is a majority-minority city (20.9% Asian American, 17.9%
Hispanic, 8% Black/African American). UMass Lowell has robust partnerships with the City of Lowell,
Lowell Public Schools, health organizations, and many other local nonprofits and businesses. The Boston
region is also home to a large number of potential research partners.

About University of Massachusetts Lowell:

UMass Lowell is a national research university committed to preparing our students for work in the real
world--solving real problems and helping real people--by providing an affordable high-quality education.
US News and World Report ranks UMass Lowell among the top 200 research universities in the country,
and our rankings have been consistently rising. The university offers an excellent salary and benefits
package.

UMass Lowell is an equal education/employment opportunity institution dedicated to building a diverse
community. We strongly encourage applications from women, underrepresented minorities, individuals
with disabilities, and veterans.

The appointments are scheduled to begin on September 1, 2023.

Psychology – Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Cognitive Neuroscience with
expertise in, but not limited to, the following areas: neurodiverse populations, neurodegenerative disease,
mental health, social-emotional, cognitive and behavioral functioning, chronic conditions, trauma, and/or
prevention science.
For full job details and to apply; please search job# 516811.

Philosophy – Tenure-Track Associate/Full Professor with a strong research program in philosophy of
race with areas of competence in health broadly construed (philosophy of medicine, medical ethics,
bioethics, public health ethics, etc.).
For full job details and to apply; please search job# 516743.

Sociology – Tenure-Track - Assistant Professor with a specialization in quantitative methods, with
work that connects to communities and/or social policy and takes an intersectional approach.
For full job details and to apply; please search job# 516838.

Political Science – Tenure-Track Assistant Professor with strength in survey methods is a core
requirement. Strength in one or more of the following fields is desired: race and ethnic politics, elections,
media, public opinion, voting behavior, or public policy.
For full job details and to apply; please search job# 516800.

Education – Tenure-Track Assistant Professor with a strong record of or agenda for publication and
grant funding in one or more of the following areas: social and racial disparities in schools and
communities; inclusive, anti-racist, justice-centered perspectives related to teacher education, teaching
and learning, continuous organizational improvement; and educational policy.
For full job details and to apply; please search job# 516919.

Bachelor of Liberal Arts Program - Tenure-Track Associate Professor and Director with
appointment in [Philosophy, History, Political Science, or Sociology] to direct large interdisciplinary
program and develop community-engaged experiential learning opportunities.
For full job details and to apply; please search job# 516885.

The University of Massachusetts Lowell is committed to increasing diversity in its faculty, staff, and student
populations, as well as curriculum and support programs, while promoting an inclusive environment. We seek
candidates who can contribute to that goal and encourage you to apply and to identify your strengths in this area.
The University of Massachusetts Lowell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action, Title IX employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin,
ancestry, age over 40, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital
status, or other protected class.