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As chief academic officer​, ​the provost and dean of the faculty has primary responsibility for matters of academic policy and for the academic budget​. The provost leads Amherst’s largest division, which comprises offices, departments, and programs that are at the core of academic life ​and those that support the administration of​ the college. 

The Amherst College Faculty

The hallmarks of the Amherst College 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.


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Faculty Hiring

Amherst seeks scholar-teachers to join our diverse intellectual community of exceptional faculty, students, and staff.

Funding Opportunities (we want to move this to 'Funding for Faculty' landing page)

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Funding for Faculty

Discover internal funding and outside grants to support faculty work.
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Student-Faculty Research

Amherst offers a broad array of research opportunities for students to work collaboratively with faculty and each other. 
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Pedagogical Innovation

The Office of the Provost and Dean of the Faculty offers opportunities and resources to the faculty to support and enhance teaching and learning.
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