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Director of INNOVATE Program (Lecturer - Innovation & Entrepreneurship)

Amherst, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$106K/yr - $115K/yr

UMass Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access and fuel innovation. The Director of the INNOVATE Certificate Programs provides academic and administrative leadership, teaches courses, mentors students, and builds partnerships to enhance the university’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.

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Responsibilities

Direct and manage the Undergraduate and Graduate INNOVATE Certificate Programs, including curriculum development, assessment, and coordination among participating colleges

Teach introductory and advanced courses in innovation and entrepreneurship, including capstone and launchpad experiences, across on-campus and online modalities

Recruit, advise, and mentor students in the program, cultivating an inclusive learning community

Collaborate with UMass Makerspace, campus partners, industry, and alumni to expand experiential learning opportunities

Support diversity, equity, and inclusion through mentoring, community-building, and accessible innovation pathways

Contribute to the development of curricular offerings and initiatives in Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Creativity

Qualification

InnovationEntrepreneurshipExperiential educationTeachingStudent mentorshipProgram developmentDiversityInclusionOrganizational skillsCommunication skills