Assistant Professor of Dynamic Reproductive Networks
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Job Location:
Amherst, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 79350 - 136193
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About UMass Amherst
The flagship of the Commonwealth the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access fuel innovation and creativity and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863 UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1450-acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for teaching research scholarship and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse equitable and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valuedand thrives and offers a full range of undergraduate graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental social economic and technological challenges in our world.
Job Summary
The appointment will be in the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences in the College of Natural Sciences which is strongly committed to biomedical research and to the teaching and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students. Housed in modern research facilities the department has an interactive faculty with strengths in reproduction and development immunology cancer biology and toxicology and is well-regarded within the vibrant University of Massachusetts life sciences research community. The reproductive and developmental biology group within the department is highly collaborative with strengths in gametogenesis fertilization early embryo development organogenesis neural crest cell migration and signaling mechanisms across systems and species. Faculty benefit from access to the modern life science research infrastructure of the Institute for Applied Life Sciences and its outstanding core facilities. IALS and the UMass Amherst campus are also committed to translational research initiatives and fostering academic-industry partnerships. The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.
Requirements
Applicants must have a Ph.D./M.D./DVM D.V.M./Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in Reproductive Biology Developmental Biology Cellular and Molecular Biology or a closely related field. Candidates should also have postdoctoral research experience with a strong record of scholarly publications demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring strong potential to secure external research funding excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a clear commitment to advancing higher education and contributing to the academic community. We are seeking talented applicants qualified for an assistant professor position.Under exceptional circumstances highly qualified candidates at other ranks may receive consideration.
Salary Information
- The low-end of the pay range in all faculty searches at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is the minimum salary for the rank included in the collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Massachusetts Society of Professors UMass Amherst/MTA/NEA.
- The high-end of the pay range reflects an increase above the median of salaries at this rank within the department for faculty who may have multiple years of faculty experience.
- The specific pay for this position will be determined by the University based on consideration of all relevant factors when and if it decides to extend and offer of employment.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Along with the application please submit a (1) cover letter; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) statement of research interests and future research plans (2-3 pages); (4) statement of teaching philosophy and experience (1-2 pages); (5) contact information for three (3) or more references.
Review of applications will begin on December 15 2025 and continue until a suitable pool of applicants has been identified. To ensure consideration please submit your application and associated materials by December 15 2025. For inquiries about the position please contact Rafael A. Fissore Chair of the Search Committee at .
Contributions to the Universitys Values and Strategic Goals
Candidates may be invited to describe how their work aligns with the universitys values and strategic goals foundhere:Inclusive Excellence : College of Natural Sciences : UMass AmherstandFor the Common Good: Strategic Plan : UMass Amherst. These reflections offer insight into how applicants foster respectful collaboration support student success and contribute to an inclusive academic environment. This information is not used to exclude candidates but to better understand their potential to advance departmental and institutional priorities. Search committees may request these reflectionsfromcandidate/applicantswithin the cover letterteachingorresearch statements asappropriate.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
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