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.
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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.