The School for the Environment (SFE) at the University of Massachusetts Boston is seeking candidates for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Sustainable Food: Aquaculture to begin September 1, 2026. We in SFE believe that aquaculture can provide sustainable food for urban populations that promote equitable health outcomes. Therefore, we invite scholars who study how to improve aquaculture and aquatic (blue) food systems in the context of technology, regulations, impact assessment (LCA analyses, blue carbon economy, etc), and / or social dimensions (including but not limited to producer behavior, traditional ecological knowledge, and equity) to apply to join us to advance human and environmental health.
Responsibilities. The successful candidate will be expected to teach and mentor students across the Environmental Studies and Sustainability BA and Environmental Science BA, BS, MS, and PhD programs. In addition to teaching and research, the candidate will also be expected to provide service to the School for the Environment, the university and the professional field of study.