Massachusetts / University of Massachusetts System (Ums) / Professor (Chair)

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Professor (Chair)

Plan and deliver instruction, assess student progress, and develop curriculum.

17 employees hold this title in University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Median total compensation for the role is $213,437, above the department median of $60,894.

Employees: 17
Total payroll: $3.8M
Role median: $213,437
Agency median: $60,894
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$162,812$336,391+

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How total compensation varies among the 17 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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Professor beyond Massachusetts

This role is reported in 6 jurisdictions. In Massachusetts, the median of $176,655 ranks #2 of 6. See Professor across all of Massachusetts →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

$209,133 · 19

$135,111 · 45

$132,448 · 722

$126,751 · 3,548

$124,370 · 1,782

Median total compensation for comparable Professor roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

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Other job titles in University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

Record list

Employees with this title

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Arthur Mittler

Professor (Chair)/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$345,236

Base pay: $181,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $163,966
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $345,236
Employment type: Part Time Contractor

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $47,395
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430401843
Year-to-Date Pay: $13,125

Arthur Mittler is a Professor (Chair) at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work part time contractor. 2025 total compensation came to $345,236.

Mehmet Talay

Professor (Chair)/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$317,596

Base pay: $231,479
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $86,117
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $317,596
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $235,474
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $86,117
Pay Code A14: $5,000
Pay Code A15: $81,117
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

Mehmet Talay works as a Professor (Chair) for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Mehmet earned $317,596 in 2025. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Juheng Zhang

Professor (Chair)/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$276,000

Base pay: $202,047
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $73,953
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $276,000
Employment type: Full Time Employee

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $199,541
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $15,085
Pay Code A15: $15,085
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432011646
Year-to-Date Pay: $58,866

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Juheng Zhang serves as a Professor (Chair). They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $276,000.

April Pattavina

Professor (Chair)/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$246,675

Base pay: $180,579
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $66,097
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $246,675
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $183,009
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $66,097
Pay Code A14: $500
Pay Code A15: $65,597
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

April Pattavina is a Professor (Chair) at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $246,675. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Muhammad Quayes

Professor (Chair)/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$231,103

Base pay: $171,769
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $59,333
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $231,103
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $174,168
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $59,333
Pay Code A15: $59,333
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431685021

Muhammad Quayes works as a Professor (Chair) for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Muhammad earned $231,103 in 2025. They are represented by MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Zhiyong Gu

Professor (Chair)/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$223,423

Base pay: $199,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $24,023
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $223,423
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $202,146
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $24,023
Pay Code A15: $24,023
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431124435

Zhiyong Gu works as a Professor (Chair) for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Zhiyong earned $223,423 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Xiaoqi Zhang

Professor (Chair)/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$217,053

Base pay: $203,292
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,762
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $217,053
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $206,136
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $13,762
Pay Code A14: $1,000
Pay Code A15: $12,762
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Xiaoqi Zhang serves as a Professor (Chair). They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $217,053. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Christopher Hansen

Professor (Chair)/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$215,194

Base pay: $188,627
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $26,567
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $215,194
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $191,105
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $26,567
Pay Code A15: $26,567
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431893749

Christopher Hansen works as a Professor (Chair) for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Christopher earned $215,194 in 2025. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Carol Barry

Professor (Chair)/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$213,437

Base pay: $202,180
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,257
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $213,437
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $193,469
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $10,241
Pay Code A15: $10,241
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430116012

Carol Barry is a Professor (Chair) at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $213,437. They are represented by MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Ravi Montenegro

Professor (Chair)/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$207,742

Base pay: $182,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $25,658
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $207,742
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $184,496
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $25,658
Pay Code A15: $25,658
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430969696

Ravi Montenegro works as a Professor (Chair) for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Ravi earned $207,742 in 2025. They are represented by MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Joshua Dyck

Professor (Chair)/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$200,484

Base pay: $160,889
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $39,594
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,484
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $163,162
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $39,594
Pay Code A15: $39,594
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432013206

Joshua Dyck holds the role of Professor (Chair) at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $200,484. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Peter Gaines

Professor (Chair)/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$190,664

Base pay: $189,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,664
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $194,827
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $1,000
Pay Code A15: $1,000
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431061541

Peter Gaines holds the role of Professor (Chair) at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $190,664. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Heidi Fantasia

Professor (Chair)/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$182,559

Base pay: $182,559
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,559
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $185,060
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431893827
Year-to-Date Pay: $182,559

Heidi Fantasia is a Professor (Chair) at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $182,559. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Jonathan Silverman

Professor (Chair)/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$178,825

Base pay: $166,186
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,638
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,825
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $168,402
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $12,638
Pay Code A14: $500
Pay Code A15: $12,138
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

Jonathan Silverman works as a Professor (Chair) for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Jonathan earned $178,825 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Carol Hay

Professor (Chair)/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$177,218

Base pay: $152,992
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $24,227
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,218
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $156,494
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $24,227
Pay Code A15: $24,227
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431495559

Carol Hay works as a Professor (Chair) for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Carol earned $177,218 in 2025. They are represented by MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Barry Long

Professor (Chair)/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$167,332

Base pay: $167,332
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,332
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $175,000
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433330210
Year-to-Date Pay: $167,332

Barry Long is a Professor (Chair) at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $167,332. They are represented by MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Christoph Strobel

Professor (Chair)/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$162,812

Base pay: $161,812
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,812
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $164,056
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $1,000
Pay Code A14: $1,000
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430445445

Christoph Strobel is a Professor (Chair) at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $162,812. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.