Jobs in New Bedford, MA

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Atkore is forging a future where all Atkore brands, suppliers, employees, customers, partners and communities are building better together - a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

Atkore is a leading manufacturer and distributor of electrical, mechanical, and safety infrastructure solutions to power and protect the world. With approximately 3,900 employees and 65 manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide, Atkore manufactures electrical conduit, cable management systems, armored cable, metal framing, and security products and solutions. Atkore's commitment to quality, delivery and value helps customers realize their vision. Atkore forges relationships and shapes the future with breakthrough results, enhanced technology, and innovative product offerings.

Atkore currently has openings for Machine Operator/Coilers in our New Bedford, MA facility. All openings will be 3rd Shift (Midnight - 8am), Monday through Friday (occasional overtime may be required including weekends) however training may take place on any shift.

Responsibilities include set up, operation, inspection and adjustment of large and/or heavy coiling equipment. This role requires lifting up to 70 lbs as well as pushing/pulling of coiling materials, completion of necessary paperwork and maintaining a clean and organized work area.

Job Requirements:

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• High School diploma or equivalent education and experience strongly preferred but not required.
  
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment is strongly preferred.
  
• Ability to work in an environment with loud noises, smells and/or extreme temperatures at times.
  
• Basic Math skills required.
  
• Must have the ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
  
• Must be able to push, pull, bend, sit and stand without assistance.
  
• Good attendance and strong work ethic required.
  
• Must have the ability to understand, and carry out verbal and written instructions in English.
  
• Ability to follow directions and complete work in a safe and efficient manner while producing a quality product.
  
• The ability to align with our core values - Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.
  

Our Culture Drives Value

Atkore's culture is created from the disciplined use of the Atkore Business System (ABS), which is a critical part of our mission and a foundational system based on excellence in People, Strategy, and Processes, tied together with Lean Daily Management (LDM) to manage and sustain the business we have today, and Strategy Deployment Process (SDP) to create the business we aspire to become.

Having the right talent in the right roles enables successful ABS execution, improves our customer's experience, and delivers breakthrough results. Said another way, that's how we win!

Great Leaders Drive Value

Atkore is committed to creating an engaged and aligned workplace that helps drive an accountable and performance-based culture. Our team possesses a willingness to strive for breakthrough results, stays focused on being standout leaders, and fully supports decisions of the Company after robust debate. We consistently live the Atkore mission, learn our strategic priorities and link behaviors to those priorities, all in a way that's consistent with our core values. Together, we build stronger leaders and improve customer satisfaction which positively increases the overall value of the enterprise.

Atkore Delivers Value to You

By joining Atkore, you can expect to receive a competitive salary in addition to a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, as well as life, accident and disability insurance. In addition, Atkore offers wellness programs and employee assistance resources to help employees achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Our dedicated employees are recognized for their commitment to our customers and making our company better than it was the day before.

Atkore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate because of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital or family status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, military veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Atkore is a diverse company that believes its employees are the foundation for investing in its future, through the understanding that awareness and acceptance of our individual difference enhance inclusion and promote engagement and alignment. Diversity and inclusion are keys to growing our business and providing a work environment that fosters contributions by all employees.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

OFFICIAL JOB TITLE: Institutional Research Associate

DIVISION: Academic Affairs

DEPARTMENT: Institutional Research and Assessment

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS: ESU, Cat 12

REPORTS TO: Director of Institutional Research and Assessment

SUPERVISES: N/A

SUMMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION: Supports institutional research functions in data extraction, interpretation, and presentation and helps implement a variety of data inquiries and information collection activities; extracts data from complex files and systems including the campus enterprise system (across its functional areas including students, human resources, finances, and other system areas) and Institutional Research and UMass databases; translates extracted data into other data structures for specific reports (such as the HEIRS data system for reporting unit data to the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education); applies expertise in data interpretation ensuring consistent and auditable results and interacts with campus staff and representatives of external organizations to validate existing data, obtain new data, and support information and data needs; reports data extraction and inquiry results in a variety of complex formats, including in-house publications and reports, ad-hoc reports or inquiries, and external surveys or other external data reports that can be at the federal or state levels.

EXAMPLES OF PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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• Extracts data from complex files and systems including the campus enterprise system and creates and maintains SPSS databases and dictionaries.
  
• Translates extracted data into other data structures for specific reports, such as those for the comprehensive HEIRS data system for reporting unit data to the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education.
  
• Applies expertise in data interpretation using the enterprise information system (PeopleSoft) and IR/UMass databases, ensuring consistent and auditable results across the functional areas of the enterprise system (including students, human resources, finances, and other system areas). Interpretation includes accurate application of data definitions/look-up tables and the application of subtotals, percentages, averages, percentiles, and similar functions.
  
• Interacts with campus staff and representatives of external organizations to validate existing data and obtain new data and supports information and data needs for other campus units as assigned.
  
• Reports data extraction and inquiry results in a variety of complex formats, including in-house publications and reports, ad-hoc reports or inquiries, and external surveys, especially for college handbooks and the Common Data Set, and for other external data reports that can be at the federal or state levels.
  
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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• EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in a related field
  
• EXPERIENCE: Demonstrated (over 3 years) experience in the general field of programming, data extraction, and reporting.
  
• OTHER: May need to be available for evening/weekend hours as needed; some travel to off-campus locations may occur
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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• Experience in a college/university or other institutional setting performing management reporting and analysis
  
• Experience in a higher education setting
  
• Experience with enterprise system reporting and analysis
  
• Experience in using the PeopleSoft enterprise information system and the OBIEE inquiry tool
  
• Experience working in a data warehouse environment
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

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• Ability to learn data values and interrelationships in a comprehensive enterprise information system and apply them in a range of specific contexts and reports.
  
• Demonstrated database and reporting skills including SQL queries, OBIEE or related reporting tool, and SPSS and/or Excel to perform analyses and general reports.
  
• Ability to provide professional-level accuracy and precision of interpretation of complex sets of data.
  
• Able to manage multiple competing priories and projects
  
• Knowledge of basic statistical applications.
  

SALARY: $52,756.00 to $65,945.20

UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as:

• 
  
• 75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Long Term Disability
  
• State Pension Retirement Plan
  
• Optional Retirement Savings Plans
  
• Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)
  
• Twelve (12) paid holidays
  
• Paid personal, vacation, and sick time
  
• And More!
  

Benefits for ESU Union: ESU

Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.

To apply please submit a letter of interest, a current resume and the contact information for three professional references.

The posting deadline for early consideration for internal ESU applicants is January 30, 2026.

The review of applications will be ongoing until the position is filled.

The Charlton College of Business at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is seeking to fill a position at the Assistant Teaching Professor level to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Information Systems, effective September 1, 2026.

Minimum requirements:

Required by the starting date of employment is a Master's Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in information systems, technology management, or a closely related field. The successful candidate is expected to have a demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching. Teaching responsibilities could include courses in System Analysis and Design, Database design and implementation, Programming, Business Intelligence, Project Management, Introduction to Business Organization, and similar courses designed specifically for the MS Technology Management and Information Systems undergraduate major. Teaching covers both undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Business. Professional and/or academic experience and professional certifications such as PMP, Six-Sigma, etc., are desirable. Applicants should be qualified as defined by Charlton College of Business AACSB standards in categories such as scholarly or instructional practitioner.

The Charlton College of Business (CCB) is accredited by AACSB International and offers undergraduate, MS, and MBA programs. The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is located on the South Coast of Massachusetts, convenient to the metropolitan areas of Boston and Providence, RI, and Cape Cod. For more information about the CCB, see : $80,000-$96,000

UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as:

• 
  
• 75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Long Term Disability
  
• State Pension Retirement Plan
  
• Optional Retirement Savings Plans
  
• Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)
  
• Twelve (12) paid holidays
  
• And More!
  

Benefits for Faculty Federation

All interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, current resume and the contact information for three professional references.

The University will consider employment-based visa sponsorship; however, consistent with the Presidential Proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, UMass Dartmouth will not sponsor H-1B visa petitions that require the mandatory $100,000 payment for any filings submitted after 12:01 a.m. EDT on September 21, 2025.

The review of applications will be ongoing until the position is filled.

We are currently searching for a 2nd Shift Quality Inspector for its facility located at 260 Duchaine Blvd, New Bedford, MA, 02745. Reporting to the Director of Quality Control, the Quality Inspector will be responsible for Performing random sampling inspections, inspection of in process and finished products, to record and main paperwork.

Who we are looking for:

We are currently searching for a Quality Inspector to be based of New Bedford, Massachusetts. Reporting to the Director of Quality

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• Perform random sampling inspection of all incoming, in-process and finished product to ensure 100% of quality requirements are met.
  
• Ensure product after each changeover is being verified to ensure compliance to product requirements.
  
• To record and maintain all and clear inspection information in designated check sheet.
  

What you'll do:

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• Perform random sampling inspection of all incoming, in-process and finished product to ensure 100% of quality requirements are met.
  
• Ensure product after each changeover is being verified to ensure compliance to product requirements.
  
• To record and maintain all and clear inspection information in designated check sheet.
  
• To initiate Non-Conformance Report when defective product condition is observed, including updating the required log for traceability purpose. Follow up with department personnel responsible for effective containment and resolution of issue.
  
• Monitor status of product on hold and work with cross functional team to ensure disposition of material is performed in a timely manner.
  
• Perform Layered Process Audit (LPA) to ensure that all required process and product characteristics is being complied with.
  
• Collaborate with co-workers, supervisors to achieve site goals.
  
• Adhere to all safety procedures and report potentially unsafe conditions immediately.
  

What you'll bring:

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• Proven track record as a quality inspector for at least minimum of 2 years.
  
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Keen eye for details and has a passion for results and facts-based approach.
  
• Familiar with quality testing method (e.g., vernier caliper, micrometer, hardness test, tension test etc.).
  
• Experience working in an ISO9001 Quality Management System based organization.
  
• Strong knowledge on Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
  

Within 3 months, you'll:

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• Complete your Atkore immersion program.
  
• Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore's strategy.
  
• Gain an understanding of your team.
  
• Gain an understanding of the training materials and procedures your team owns.
  

Within 6-months, you'll:

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• Identify ways to strengthen the team's commitment to Atkore.
  
• Be planning, organizing, and supporting QA Programs
  
• Achieve operational excellence, superior product and customer satisfaction.
  

Within 12-months, you'll:

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• Perform UL and CSA Required Testing
  
• Interacting with plant personnel on quality testing and inspections
  
• Documenting NCRs and ICARs for nonconforming materials and processes
  

Atkore is a recipient of a Great Place to Work certification and a Top Workplaces USA award! We're committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce that drives collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results, stays focused on being standout leaders, and fully supports decisions of the Company. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors, all in a way that's consistent with our core values. Together, we build strong leaders that continually endeavor to move us forward.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

POSITION TITLE: Administrative Assistant II

SALARY: Grade 17

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Administrative Assistant II (AAII) provides administrative support to the Admissions team, oversees and monitors the operations workload and workflow, and makes recommendations to improve efficiency of work processes. The incumbent identifies, proposes and initiates solutions for problematic issues and processes and disseminates and/or elevates for resolution. The AAII provides functional supervision, training, and assigns tasks to clerical staff and student employees. The AAII aids with application processing, maintaining student records, and responding to inquiries from prospective students and their families, performing functions of the application process according to standard and established procedures. This work involves a substantial degree of decision-making, accounting, and a working knowledge of business processes and systems. The incumbent reviews, analyzes and inputs multiple data points/information into the various University student database systems, monitors complex electronic filing systems, and provides excellent customer service as a primary goal. Follows the University's best practices to build and/or support student academic success and retention and assists in meeting strategic objectives for persistence and timely graduation of all the student population.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Director of Admissions

DIRECT REPORTING STAFF: Functional supervision of 6-15 staff of a lower grade and student employees

DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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• Provides guidance to and monitors the assignments of the Operations staff and suggests adjustments of work duties to ensure effective office operations, productivity, and quality of work.
  
• Maintains work/time off schedule for student workers.
  
• Processes, updates, and administers prospective student applications, credentials, and related documentation through the Admissions student system and electronic filing systems, ensuring application completeness and the accuracy of all student data.
  
• Updates bio-demographic student information within systems and reviews qualifying documentation.
  
• Updates application-related data to reflect program selection, entry term, student type admission decisions, including deposits and matriculation and housing preferences. Including but not limited to status changes, requests for program change, and processing of cancellations and refunds.
  
• Proofreads and assigns appropriate admission communications (e.g. decisions, Dean's letters, merit scholarship awards, Honors College, etc.), provides updates to merit award data, and assists in releasing decisions to applicants.
  
• Handles electronic transcripts and credentials received via independent, third-party systems, monitors parchment platforms, and troubleshoots issues encountered regarding such processes.
  
• In CyberSource, processes and reconciles application fees and deposit refund requests.
  
• Leads inventory management for Admissions operation materials and supplies by creating, maintaining and processing supply orders, purchase orders and/or payments for invoices.
  
• Communicates, prepares correspondence for, and interacts frequently with internal and external constituents (i.e. students, families, counselors, campus departments, etc.) regarding application and admissions-related matters, when applicable.
  
• Aids with application and enrollment processes to prospective students.
  
• Leads and analyzes audit queries to ensure data consistency.
  
• Assists with tracking technology needs for the Admissions department.
  
• Assists in data cleanup throughout admissions cycle and collaborates with university constituents and system users on accuracy of data.
  
• Performs continuous monitoring and updating of application data and materials moving to and from the application system
  
• (i.e. Slate and other CRM) into system-wide student databases (i.e. PeopleSoft and Document Imaging).
  
• Assist in managing and processing the workflow queues/bins in the CRM systems and emails to stay ahead and ensure consistent follow up with students' needs.
  
• Develops, maintains, and updates comprehensive job aids.
  
• Collaborates with other departments (i.e., Financial Aid, Registrar, etc.) on ensuring accuracy in application records is reflected in systems used.
  
• Provides updates on integration of data from one system to another and ensuring accuracy.
  
• Assists in staff development and administers in-service training to AA's below the AAII grade.
  
• Attend office staff meetings.
  
• Maintain strong knowledge of Admissions' enrollment processes, full admissions cycle from inquiry to enrollment, and
  
• related residency, citizenship, and visa eligibility requirements.
  
• Assists with and attends Admissions recruitment events (i.e., Open House and Accepted Students Day), as requested.
  
• Assists with tasks related to purchase requisitions, procurement, and budget operations.
  
• Assists in the hiring and training of student employees.
  
• Serves as back up to other Admissions administrative staff.
  
• Maintain proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) to perform the necessities.
  
• Maintain a high level of knowledge with Slate or currently utilized admissions management software, as well as
  
• PeopleSoft or similar ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems.
  
• Performs other job-related duties and responsibilities, as assigned.
  

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED AT HIRE (List knowledge, skills, abilities)

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• Knowledge of the principles and practices of office management.
  
• Knowledge of the methods of general report writing.
  
• Knowledge of the methods used in the preparation of charts, graphs and tables.
  
• Knowledge of the types and uses of general office equipment.
  
• Ability to understand, explain and apply the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards and guidelines governing assigned unit activities.
  
• Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of data, to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
  
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
  
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as financial reports, accounts, ledgers and contracts.
  
• Ability to gather information through questioning individuals and by examining records and documents.
  
• Ability to write concisely, express thoughts clearly, and to develop ideas in logical sequence
  
• Ability to assemble items of information in accordance with established procedures.
  
• Ability to determine proper format and procedures for assembling items of information.
  
• Ability to prepare general reports.
  
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
  
• Ability to prepare and use charts, graphs and tables
  
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral expression.
  
• Ability to give written and oral instructions in a precise, understandable manner.
  
• Ability to deal tactfully with others.
  
• Ability to establish rapport and maintain harmonious working relationships with people from varied ethnic, cultural and/or economic backgrounds.
  
• Ability to supervise, including planning and assigning work according to the nature of the job to be accomplished, the capabilities of subordinates and available resources; controlling work through periodic reviews and/or evaluations; determining subordinates' training needs and providing or arranging for such training; motivating subordinates to work effectively; determining the need for disciplinary action and either recommending or initiating disciplinary action.
  
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.
  
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information.
  
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of supervision.
  

QUALIFICATIONS ACQUIRED ON JOB (List knowledge's, skills, abilities)

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• Knowledge of the laws, rules, policies, procedures, procedures, specifications, standards and guidelines governing assigned unit activities.
  
• Knowledge of the proper telephone procedures for making and receiving agency calls.
  
• Knowledge of the types and uses of agency forms.
  
• Knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations governing the state personnel system.
  
• Knowledge of state budgetary procedures relating to positions, salaries and personnel services.
  
• Knowledge of the laws, rules, policies and procedures governing Federal Grant Administration.
  
• Knowledge of state procedures governing the purchasing and requisitioning of supplies and equipment.
  
• Knowledge of state accounting and budgetary procedures including terminology.
  
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of supervision.
  
• Knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations governing the state and federal reporting requirements.
  

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

At least (A) three years of full-time or equivalent part-time, professional experience in business administration or business management in a supervisory capacity, office management, office administration, business administration or business management, the major duties of which included one or more of the following functions: purchasing, personnel management, budgeting, accounting, records management, work simplification, grants management, contract administration or program management or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions from the Massachusetts State Classification Specifications.

LICENSE AND/OF CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: None

DEPARTMENT: Admissions

NO. OF POSITIONS: 1

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING: Yes

STATE FUNDED: Yes

SALARY: $62,505.04 - $88,188.36

HOURS: M-F 9 am to 5 pm

GRADE: 17

UNION: AFSCME

UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as:

• 
  
• 75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Long Term Disability
  
• State Pension Retirement Plan
  
• Optional Retirement Savings Plans
  
• Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)
  
• Twelve (12) paid holidays
  
• Paid personal, vacation, and sick time
  
• And More!
  

Benefits for AFSCME Union- AFSCME

Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.

To apply please submit a letter of interest, a current resume and the contact information for three professional references.

The deadline for early consideration of internal AFSCME applicants is February 28, 2026.

The review of applications will be ongoing until the position is filled.

Assistant Teaching Professor - Music Therapy

College of Visual and Performing Arts

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

The College of Visual and Performing Arts at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor in Music Therapy to lead the development of music therapy. This is a non-tenure-track nine-month renewable position beginning on September 1, 2026.

The College seeks a music therapist and educator who is passionate and experienced with program development, community engagement, and interdisciplinary study. The ideal candidate has strong music skills, familiarity with accreditation and licensure, and a willingness to work with a variety of institutional stakeholders. The successful candidate will be expected to direct the development of a bachelor's degree in music therapy, recruit new students, as well as teach appropriate undergraduate and graduate offerings in related interdisciplinary programs (education, psychology, health sciences, and nursing).

The appointed individual will be responsible for teaching a variety music therapy courses as well as at least one general music course aligned with the candidates' areas of expertise and experience. Alongside leading program development and teaching, this individual will advise students, contribute to curriculum development, serve on departmental and college committees, as well as perform other tasks as assigned to support the objectives of the Department.

Minimum qualifications:

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• ABD in doctoral degree in music therapy or a closely related therapy field.
  
• Board Certification in Music Therapy (MT-BC).
  
• Experience with undergraduate teaching.
  
• Qualified to teach at least one course in music fundamentals, class piano, or ear training.
  
• Evidence of capacity to collaborate with colleagues and/or faculty from other disciplines and staff collegially.
  

Preferred qualifications:

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• Terminal degree (PhD) in music therapy or a closely related therapy field.
  
• Experience in program development and accreditation
  
• Minimum of three years of full-time clinical experience in music therapy or its equivalent.
  
• Additional training in advanced models of music therapy (e.g. Creative Music Therapy, Guided Imagery and Music, Vocal Psychotherapy, Analytical Music Therapy).
  
• Experience with music therapy in pre-K - 12 settings or with school-aged clients
  

The College of Visual and Performing Arts, with over 500 undergraduate and graduate students, is the flagship visual and performing arts college in the UMass system. CVPA offers six concentrations within Art, Design and Media Arts, along with degrees in Art Education, Art History, Interior Architecture and Design, and Music. UMass Dartmouth enrolls approximately 7,750 undergraduate and graduate students across more than one hundred academic programs. Centrally located between Boston, Providence, Cape Cod, and Newport, the university is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and inclusive faculty and staff committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.

SALARY: $70,000-$75,000

UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as:

• 
  
• 75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Long Term Disability
  
• State Pension Retirement Plan
  
• Optional Retirement Savings Plans
  
• Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)
  
• Twelve (12) paid holidays
  
• And More!
  

Benefits for Faculty Federation

Application materials: Please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, reference check authorization release form, and names and contact information for three professional references.

Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.

The screening of applications will be immediate and will continue until the position is filled.

Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor - Department of Education

The Department of Education in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor. This position will focus primarily on the Masters of Art in Teaching (MAT) and the Education Leadership and Policy Studies Doctoral (EdD) programs. The position start date is September 1, 2026.

This distinctive position is designed for an accomplished educational leader who brings significant field experience in K-12 educational administration and a demonstrated commitment to bridging the gap between educational leadership theory and practice. The successful candidate will leverage substantial administrative expertise to prepare the next generation of educational leaders while maintaining vital connections between the university and the regional K-12 educational community.

The appointment level will be made commensurate with experience. This is a 9-month, non-tenure-track position with primary responsibilities for graduate instruction in educational leadership, including advising doctoral students, fostering K-12 partnerships, undergraduate advising, and university service. Initial appointment is for two years, with the possibility of renewal and promotion.

The College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Education value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. We seek a teaching faculty member who brings authentic leadership experience, values working in a collegial, collaborative environment, and is guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals. The ideal candidate will embrace our commitment to student success and will support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning environment.

This position offers a unique opportunity to translate extensive field experience in educational leadership into transformative graduate education. The successful candidate will connect the university and the K-12 educational community, bringing current, real-world perspectives to classroom instruction while maintaining active engagement with regional school districts and educational organizations.

The successful candidate will be an engaging and effective educator with a strong commitment to student learning and success, The successful candidate will also have substantial professional experience in educational leadership roles. Responsibilities include:

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• Teaching educational leadership courses at the graduate (EdD and MAT) and undergraduate levels, with particular emphasis on courses such as Transformative Educational Leadership, Classroom Interactions, and related curriculum
  
• Mentoring EdD students through all phases of their doctoral program, including dissertation advising, drawing on practical leadership experience
  
• Developing and sustaining strategic partnerships with K-12 school districts, administrators, and educational organizations throughout the region
  
• Supporting student recruitment and program development initiatives
  
• Implementing inclusive and evidence-based teaching and learning approaches informed by field experience to ensure the academic success of a diverse student population
  
• Collaborating with faculty to develop curriculum that reflects current leadership practices and challenges in K-12 education
  
• Providing academic advising to graduate and undergraduate students
  
• Conducting program-level assessment, including data collection and analysis of programmatic data for continuous improvement and accreditation
  
• Participating in university service activities, including committee work
  
• Serving as liaison between the university and the K-12 educational community
  

Candidates must have:

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• Earned a doctoral degree (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in Educational Leadership, Higher Education Administration, Curriculum and Instruction, or closely related field. The degree must be conferred by September 1, 2026.
  
• A minimum of five years of administrative leadership experience in K-12 education
  
• Experience teaching at the college level and/or substantial experience in professional development and adult learning
  
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  
• A demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and student success
  
• Authorization to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis
  

The ideal candidate will possess a distinguished record of leadership in K-12 education and a commitment to preparing future educational leaders. Specifically, we seek candidates with:

Leadership Experience in K-12 Education:

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• Significant administrative experience as a superintendent, assistant superintendent, principal, assistant principal, or equivalent district-level leadership position
  
• Documented success in leading organizational change and improvement initiatives in K-12 settings
  
• Experience serving in leadership roles in diverse, urban, or high-needs school districts
  
• Track record of building and sustaining collaborative partnerships with multiple stakeholders including school committees, municipalities, community organizations, and families
  
• Experience with strategic planning, budget development and oversight, policy implementation, and personnel management in educational settings
  
• Demonstrated leadership in curriculum development, instructional improvement, and teacher evaluation systems
  
• Experience with school accreditation processes, state compliance requirements, and educational policy implementation
  

K-12 and Higher Education Partnership Development:

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• Proven track record in developing memoranda of understanding (MOUs) and formal partnership agreements between educational institutions
  
• Experience coordinating field placement programs, internships, or residency programs for aspiring educators or leaders
  
• Background in collaborative grant writing or securing external funding for educational initiatives
  
• Established professional network within the Massachusetts K-12 educational community, particularly in the Southcoast region
  

Additional Qualities:

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• Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to innovate in response to evolving needs in educational leadership preparation
  
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build trust and credibility with diverse stakeholders
  
• Commitment to student success, program excellence, and continuous improvement
  
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a faculty team to achieve shared educational goals
  
• Passion for developing the next generation of educational leaders who will serve diverse student populations
  

UMass Dartmouth is located in the beautiful ocean side community of Dartmouth, about an hour south of Boston, half-hour east of Providence, and half-hour west of Cape Cod. It offers a world class education to undergraduate and graduate students each year in over 40 undergraduate and 23 graduate programs offered by the College of Engineering, College of Nursing, Charlton College of Business, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Visual and Performing Arts, School of Law and School for Marine Science and Technology.

UMass Dartmouth has transformed the lives of 40,000 alumni and distinguishes itself as a vibrant, public research university dedicated to engaged learning and innovative research. and the institution serves as a catalyst for the development of educators and educational leaders along the south coast and beyond.

SALARY:

Assistant Teaching Professor - $70,000.00-$75,000.00

Associate Teaching Professor - $76,000-$79,450

UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as:

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• 75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Long Term Disability
  
• State Pension Retirement Plan
  
• Optional Retirement Savings Plans
  
• Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)
  
• Twelve (12) paid holidays
  
• And More!
  

Benefits for Faculty Federation

UMass Dartmouth is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Title IX Employer.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit electronically:

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• A letter of interest that specifically addresses how your leadership experience in K-12 education prepares you for this Professor of the Practice role
  
• Detailed curriculum vitae highlighting administrative leadership positions and accomplishments
  
• A concise statement on teaching philosophy that articulates how you will bridge theory and practice in preparing future educational leaders
  
• Contact information for at least three professional references, preferably including individuals who can speak to both your leadership experience and teaching capabilities
  

Employment is contingent upon verification of background/credentials and work authorization.

Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.

The review of applications will be ongoing until the position is filled.