Assistant Professor in Gerontology

About the role

The Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for a full‑time, tenure‑track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Gerontology, starting September 1 2026. The role focuses on advancing research at the intersection of aging and health disparities, with preferred expertise in cognitive aging, economics of retirement, spatial methods, or AI applications.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and lead an independent research program, securing external funding and publishing in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Teach undergraduate, master’s and doctoral courses within the Gerontology program and related academic units.
• Mentor students through advising, dissertation committees, comprehensive exams and research practicums.
• Participate as a Fellow in the Gerontology Institute and collaborate with affiliated centers such as the Center for Social and Demographic Research in Aging and the LeadingAge LTSS Center.

Required profile

• Earned doctoral degree in gerontology, psychology, economics, social work, sociology, public policy, public health, human development, or a related interdisciplinary field.
• Demonstrated potential or record of obtaining substantial external research funding.
• Strong publication record in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Commitment to teaching diverse student populations and to inclusive scholarship.

Required skills

What we offer

• Faculty appointment with tenure‑track status.
• Affiliation with the Gerontology Institute and its research centers.
• Opportunities to teach across undergraduate to doctoral levels.
• Supportive, highly diverse academic community.