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

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Research Professor

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

12 employees hold this title in University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Median total compensation for the role is $106,156, above the department median of $60,894.

Employees: 12
Total payroll: $1.2M
Role median: $106,156
Agency median: $60,894
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$390$202,031+

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How total compensation varies among the 12 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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Research Professor beyond Massachusetts

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In Massachusetts, the median of $106,156 ranks #2 of 2. See Research Professor across all of Massachusetts →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

South Carolina

$140,776 · 17

Median total compensation for comparable Research 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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Record list

Employees with this title

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Jan Kosny

Research Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$203,418

Base pay: $203,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $203,418
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $114,958
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433088930
Year-to-Date Pay: $203,418

Jan Kosny works as a Research Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Jan earned $203,418 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

April Zenisky

Research Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$197,110

Base pay: $158,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $38,540
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,110
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $161,024
Bargaining Group Number: A50
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $38,540
Pay Code A15: $38,540
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430303615

April Zenisky works as a Research Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. April earned $197,110 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA MSP Faculty.

Joel Tickner

Research Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$190,884

Base pay: $190,884
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,884
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $168,904
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430457275
Year-to-Date Pay: $9,208

Joel Tickner is a Research Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $190,884. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Jeannette Wicks-Lim

Research Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$159,693

Base pay: $143,693
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,693
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $145,917
Bargaining Group Number: A50
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $16,000
Pay Code A15: $16,000
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430462319

Jeannette Wicks-Lim holds the role of Research Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $159,693. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty.

Emery Berger

Research Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$119,656

Base pay: $94,441
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $25,214
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,656
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $297,370
Bargaining Group Number: A50
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $25,214
Pay Code A15: $25,214
Service End Date: Oct 18, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430510198

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Emery Berger serves as a Research Professor. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,656. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA MSP Faculty.

Weiming Xia

Research Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$115,628

Base pay: $115,628
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,628
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $117,417
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433446261
Year-to-Date Pay: $115,628

Weiming Xia is a Research Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $115,628. They are represented by MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Rachel Volberg

Research Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$96,685

Base pay: $75,288
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $21,397
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,685
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $88,196
Bargaining Group Number: A50
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $21,397
Pay Code A14: $9,251
Pay Code A15: $12,146
Service End Date: Sep 20, 2025

Rachel Volberg works as a Research Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Rachel earned $96,685 in 2025. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty.

Alicia Kurowski

Research Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$52,039

Base pay: $52,039
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,039
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,164
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431009749
Year-to-Date Pay: $27,483

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Alicia Kurowski serves as a Research Professor. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,039. They are represented by MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Jiannan Tu

Research Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$38,710

Base pay: $38,710
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,710
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $57,843
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Service End Date: Oct 4, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430826878
Year-to-Date Pay: $38,710

Jiannan Tu is a Research Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $38,710. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Susan Sama

Research Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$24,963

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $24,963
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $24,963
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $50,889
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Pay Buyout (Actual): $24,963
Service End Date: Jun 14, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431125488
Year-to-Date Pay: $24,963

Susan Sama is a Research Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $24,963. They are represented by MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Crystal Schaaf

Research Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$11,570

Base pay: $11,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,570
Employment type: Part Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $13,520
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431873391
Year-to-Date Pay: $11,570

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Crystal Schaaf serves as a Research Professor. They work part time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,570. Union affiliation: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Zhongping Lee

Research Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$390

Base pay: $390
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $390
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $10,140
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 28, 2024
Transaction Number: 1431882374
Year-to-Date Pay: $390

Zhongping Lee is a Research Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work part time contractor. 2025 total compensation came to $390. Union affiliation: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.