Faculty Hiring

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Amherst seeks scholar-teachers to join our diverse intellectual community of exceptional faculty, students, and staff. We hire stellar candidates for faculty positions using a search process that places an emphasis on generating broad and inclusive applicant pools. 

The hallmarks of the Amherst faculty are its commitment to undergraduate and interdisciplinary teaching in a liberal arts context; the expansion of the realm of knowledge through scholarly research and artistic creation at the highest level; and engagement in college and community life. Amherst is enriched through its membership in the Five College Consortium, which comprises five campuses, 2,200 faculty members, and 30,000 students.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The college is committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff.  Amherst is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities to apply for positions.  The college does not discriminate in its admission or employment policies and practices on the basis of factors such as race, genetics, gender identity or gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, or status as a veteran of the Vietnam War era or as a disabled veteran. The college complies with federal and state legislation and regulations regarding non-discrimination. Inquiries should be addressed to the Special Assistant to the President for Diversity and Inclusion, Amherst College, P.O. Box 5000, Amherst, MA 01002-5000.

Learn more about of commitment to diversity


Introducing New Faculty to the College

The provost’s program to introduce new faculty to Amherst will begin with an informative session in July (which will take place via Zoom) and August (which will take place in person). Following this initial series of events, new faculty will participate in an extended orientation throughout their first year at the college. New faculty are asked to check this site throughout the year for updates.

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Faculty Mentoring 

The provost's office supports mentoring practices that span a network of relationships that include senior colleagues at Amherst and at other institutions, peers, and external professional organizations.