Lecturer - Director of Design Build Program
Umass Amherst
Amherst, MA · Posted October 27, 2026
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Amherst, Massachusetts, The Building and Construction Technology Program (in the Department of Environmental Conservation) and the Department of Architecture at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a full-time lecturer position to be the director and primary instructor for the UMass DesignBuild program. The successful candidate will provide the core organizational, administrative, and instructional role in the UMass DesignBuild program. This program is committed to providing an experiential learning environment where students engage in design-build pedagogy and experience the integration of both architectural design and full-scale construction. Past projects featured high-performance building design, experimental materials and systems, and MEP/HVAC systems integration. Successful candidates will have a strong interest in design-build pedagogy and experience in architectural design, particularly for high-performance residential projects, and full-scale on-site construction work. Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. architecture, building science, construction technology, construction management, civil engineering, or similar). Construction Supervisor License (CSL) in Massachusetts or equivalent (by the time of hire). OSHA 10 Safety License (by the time of hire). Previous onsite experience in full-building light-frame construction. Previous teaching experience in construction, design-build, and/or design programs. Driver’s license.