Lecturer - Data Analytics & Computational Social Science (DACSS)
 UMass Amherst | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Amherst | |
 Oct 27, 2025 | |
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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 1,450-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 valued-and 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 Description The Data Analytics and Computational Social Science (DACSS) Program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is accepting applications for a full-time (9-month academic year) non-tenure track Lecturer position in Data Analytics and Computational Social Science. This is a two-year position, with the expectation of reappointment contingent upon funding and the candidate's performance. The preferred start date is September 1, 2026. The successful candidate will be expected to offer three unique in-person or online courses each year (6 total sections), including at least one of the four DACSS core courses covering topics in data science, quantitative analysis, research design, and data communication; and at least one technical elective covering topics such as text data, networks, machine learning, surveys, experiments, simulations, Bayesian inference, and advanced quantitative analysis. We are especially interested in courses on the applied use of generative AI, including courses on developing and using agentic systems and on using generative AI for analysis. All courses will be taught with guidance from a UMass faculty mentor. In addition to teaching, lecturers are also responsible for some service to the program, which might include academic mentoring, supervising student research projects, refinement of curriculum, and serving on program subcommittees. Requirement
Salary Information It is expected that the salary range for this position is between $65,550 and $87,271. 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 an offer of employment. Please note: (1) 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. (2) The high-end of the pay range reflects an increase above the median salaries at this rank within the department for faculty who may have multiple years of faculty experience. Application Instructions To apply, please click the "Apply now" button on the top right of the job ad link. Please be sure to submit:
Please contact Prof. Doug Rice (drrice@umass.edu) with any questions about the application process. Review of applicants will begin on Oct. 6, 2025, and will continue until a suitable candidate pool has been identified. The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws. | |