Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture
Director of Design-Build Program
Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture, Amherst, Massachusetts, us, 01002
Building and Construction Technology (BCT)
is one of the programs in the
Department of Environmental Conservation (ECo)
within the College of Natural Sciences and the School of Earth and Sustainability at UMass Amherst. BCT is co-located in Amherst with the Departments of Architecture and Landscape Architecture & Regional Planning in the UMass John W. Olver Design Building, a nationally acclaimed sustainable building on the Amherst campus.
The ECo department hosts a multi‑disciplinary group of faculty with programs in Building and Construction Technology, Natural Resources Conservation, Environmental Science, and Sustainability Science. Unifying themes across these programs include conservation of natural resources, sustainable development, and reconciliation of humans with the natural environment. Special emphasis is placed on faculty‑student interaction, interdisciplinary activities, and cooperation among faculty.
Department of Architecture
is part of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts. The Department offers an undergraduate degree (BS‑Architecture), a graduate professional degree (Master of Architecture), and a graduate post‑professional degree (Master of Design). It provides an accessible, intellectually rigorous education grounded in the art and science of the built environment, with a socially progressive and environmentally responsive design focus.
Job Description The Building and Construction Technology Program (in the Department of Environmental Conservation) and the Department of Architecture at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invite applications for a full‑time lecturer position to serve as the director and primary instructor for the UMass DesignBuild program. The successful candidate will provide core organizational, administrative, and instructional leadership for the UMass DesignBuild program, a service‑learning effort that allows students from multiple disciplines to construct a small house or other project each year as an academic exercise and then provide that structure to a local community partner and/or the University for its affordable housing efforts. The program is a cooperative effort by the BCT program, the Department of Architecture, and the Five Colleges Architectural Studies program.
This position is a calendar‑year Lecturer (100 % appointment, 12 months), joint hire with the Department of Environmental Conservation as the primary department and the Department of Architecture as the secondary department.
The initial appointment will be for two years, renewable based on performance and program need. The successful candidate will be a core faculty member of the BCT Program in the Department of Environmental Conservation and the Department of Architecture, and will interface with other academic groups at UMass and industry throughout the region.
The presumed start date is September 1, 2026.
Essential Functions Teaching Duties
Spring: Teach a 6‑credit undergraduate and graduate level DesignBuild design studio that leads to the construction documents for the upcoming project.
Summer: Instruct for two 6‑credit courses during which the structure will be built.
Fall: Teach the BCT 313 course (3 cr.) on light‑frame residential construction, which may coincide with instructional duties for the completion of the design/build project.
Service Duties Construction Management Duties
Prepare the UMass DesignBuild site for student arrival, providing tools, materials, construction equipment, safety equipment, etc.
Procure all materials and equipment necessary for the build.
Instruct students in all aspects of construction procedures, including tool and job‑site safety.
Communicate and coordinate with code officials, municipal authorities, specialty contractors, and materials suppliers.
Complete construction as needed following the summer build courses, ensuring delivery to the community partner.
Program Management Duties
Solicit and procure projects for the DesignBuild program.
Negotiate and secure agreements with community partners, the University, and other potential collaborators for DesignBuild projects.
Fundraise for the projects and support the grant‑funded faculty position.
Oversee program and construction finances and interface with University accountants.
Coordinate with UMass Legal for annual agreements with project recipients and manage agreements among all parties.
Recruit students.
Outreach to media, donors, town officials, AEC professionals, faculty, UMass administrators, etc.
Supervise campus construction site maintenance and updates.
Other Functions
Collaborate effectively to promote teamwork, equality, and inclusiveness.
Partner with colleagues across the campus to support the Dean’s strategic priorities.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission and goals of the College of Natural Sciences.
Minimum Qualifications
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 on‑site experience in light‑frame construction.
Previous teaching experience in construction and/or design programs.
Preferred Qualifications
Architect license in Massachusetts by the time of hire.
OSHA 30 safety license.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions All work on the DesignBuild site and project destination site occurs within a construction environment. The candidate must be comfortable in that environment and should be able to perform reasonable physical duties as appropriate.
Salary Information The salary range for this position is expected to be between $80,117.00 and $118,067.00. The low end is the minimum salary for the rank under the collective bargaining agreement. The high end reflects an increase above the median salary at this rank for faculty with multiple years of experience. The specific pay will be determined by the University based on all relevant factors at the time of offer.
Special Instructions to Applicants Along with the application, please submit the following:
Cover letter of no more than 1,000 words describing your interest in the position, qualifications, and teaching philosophy.
Documentation of required licenses, as applicable.
Portfolio of design work or construction project listing, not to exceed 25 MB.
Contact information for three references (name, title, address, telephone number, email).
EEO Statement : The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
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is one of the programs in the
Department of Environmental Conservation (ECo)
within the College of Natural Sciences and the School of Earth and Sustainability at UMass Amherst. BCT is co-located in Amherst with the Departments of Architecture and Landscape Architecture & Regional Planning in the UMass John W. Olver Design Building, a nationally acclaimed sustainable building on the Amherst campus.
The ECo department hosts a multi‑disciplinary group of faculty with programs in Building and Construction Technology, Natural Resources Conservation, Environmental Science, and Sustainability Science. Unifying themes across these programs include conservation of natural resources, sustainable development, and reconciliation of humans with the natural environment. Special emphasis is placed on faculty‑student interaction, interdisciplinary activities, and cooperation among faculty.
Department of Architecture
is part of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts. The Department offers an undergraduate degree (BS‑Architecture), a graduate professional degree (Master of Architecture), and a graduate post‑professional degree (Master of Design). It provides an accessible, intellectually rigorous education grounded in the art and science of the built environment, with a socially progressive and environmentally responsive design focus.
Job Description The Building and Construction Technology Program (in the Department of Environmental Conservation) and the Department of Architecture at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invite applications for a full‑time lecturer position to serve as the director and primary instructor for the UMass DesignBuild program. The successful candidate will provide core organizational, administrative, and instructional leadership for the UMass DesignBuild program, a service‑learning effort that allows students from multiple disciplines to construct a small house or other project each year as an academic exercise and then provide that structure to a local community partner and/or the University for its affordable housing efforts. The program is a cooperative effort by the BCT program, the Department of Architecture, and the Five Colleges Architectural Studies program.
This position is a calendar‑year Lecturer (100 % appointment, 12 months), joint hire with the Department of Environmental Conservation as the primary department and the Department of Architecture as the secondary department.
The initial appointment will be for two years, renewable based on performance and program need. The successful candidate will be a core faculty member of the BCT Program in the Department of Environmental Conservation and the Department of Architecture, and will interface with other academic groups at UMass and industry throughout the region.
The presumed start date is September 1, 2026.
Essential Functions Teaching Duties
Spring: Teach a 6‑credit undergraduate and graduate level DesignBuild design studio that leads to the construction documents for the upcoming project.
Summer: Instruct for two 6‑credit courses during which the structure will be built.
Fall: Teach the BCT 313 course (3 cr.) on light‑frame residential construction, which may coincide with instructional duties for the completion of the design/build project.
Service Duties Construction Management Duties
Prepare the UMass DesignBuild site for student arrival, providing tools, materials, construction equipment, safety equipment, etc.
Procure all materials and equipment necessary for the build.
Instruct students in all aspects of construction procedures, including tool and job‑site safety.
Communicate and coordinate with code officials, municipal authorities, specialty contractors, and materials suppliers.
Complete construction as needed following the summer build courses, ensuring delivery to the community partner.
Program Management Duties
Solicit and procure projects for the DesignBuild program.
Negotiate and secure agreements with community partners, the University, and other potential collaborators for DesignBuild projects.
Fundraise for the projects and support the grant‑funded faculty position.
Oversee program and construction finances and interface with University accountants.
Coordinate with UMass Legal for annual agreements with project recipients and manage agreements among all parties.
Recruit students.
Outreach to media, donors, town officials, AEC professionals, faculty, UMass administrators, etc.
Supervise campus construction site maintenance and updates.
Other Functions
Collaborate effectively to promote teamwork, equality, and inclusiveness.
Partner with colleagues across the campus to support the Dean’s strategic priorities.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission and goals of the College of Natural Sciences.
Minimum Qualifications
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 on‑site experience in light‑frame construction.
Previous teaching experience in construction and/or design programs.
Preferred Qualifications
Architect license in Massachusetts by the time of hire.
OSHA 30 safety license.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions All work on the DesignBuild site and project destination site occurs within a construction environment. The candidate must be comfortable in that environment and should be able to perform reasonable physical duties as appropriate.
Salary Information The salary range for this position is expected to be between $80,117.00 and $118,067.00. The low end is the minimum salary for the rank under the collective bargaining agreement. The high end reflects an increase above the median salary at this rank for faculty with multiple years of experience. The specific pay will be determined by the University based on all relevant factors at the time of offer.
Special Instructions to Applicants Along with the application, please submit the following:
Cover letter of no more than 1,000 words describing your interest in the position, qualifications, and teaching philosophy.
Documentation of required licenses, as applicable.
Portfolio of design work or construction project listing, not to exceed 25 MB.
Contact information for three references (name, title, address, telephone number, email).
EEO Statement : The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
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