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Williams College, Mathematics

Position ID:
Williams-VAP [#26896]
Position Title:
Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Position Type:
Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Williamstown, Massachusetts 01267, United States of America
Subject Area:
Mathematics
Appl Deadline:
2025/12/01 11:59PMhelp popup (posted 2025/08/25, listed until 2026/02/25)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

The Williams College Department of Mathematics invites applications for two one-year visiting positions in mathematics, to begin fall 2026. Candidates should have earned a Ph.D. in Mathematics or a closely related field by the time of the appointment.

Visiting Assistant Professors are asked to teach four courses per year and make small contributions to service activities in the department. Furthermore, they will be invited to participate in almost all aspects of the department, providing a window into the experience of being a mathematician in a liberal-arts college. For example, should they wish to, a Visiting Assistant Professor could advise undergraduate student colloquia (our capstone experience for seniors) or participate in SMALL, our NSF-funded REU summer program.

Our department offers a vibrant undergraduate program; for more information, see https://math.williams.edu. The environment is a rich and collegial setting for student education and faculty research. Williams offers faculty participation in the college’s professional development program First3, access to a number of online NCFDD resources, and support through the Rice Center for Teaching.

Our department supports a thriving group of undergraduates. We are a warm community of mathematicians who are deeply dedicated to research, teaching, and mentoring undergraduates, and are committed to making everyone feel welcome and included. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and strongly encourage individuals whose experiences and perspectives will enhance our commitment to academic excellence and innovation to apply.

Approximately one hour from the Albany, NY airport, Williams College is located in Williamstown, a thriving destination proximate to three major art museums and access to theater, music, and dance festivals, community supported agriculture farms, a highly-rated public school system, and many other resources.

Please submit your application via MathJobs: https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/26896

Your application should include the following components:

1) A cover letter. This should provide a brief summary of your professional experience and future goals, and should address your interest in working at Williams College in particular.

2) A current CV.

3) A research statement.

4) A teaching statement. This should address your teaching philosophy and experience, and other reflections or relevant information you would like to share.

5) Three recommendation letters, at least one of which addresses your teaching experience.

If you have questions about this position, you can get in touch with the Hiring Committee through the Chair of the Hiring Committee, Thomas Garrity (tgarrity@williams.edu). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but all applications received by December 1, 2025 will be guaranteed full consideration. All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background check. Further information is available at https://faculty.williams.edu/prospective-faculty/background-check-policy.

Williams College is a liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts. The college has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its approximately 2,000 students. Please visit the Williams College website (http://www.williams.edu ). Williams promotes equal opportunity and makes all employment decisions on a non-discriminatory basis. Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where individuals of all identities and backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive.

Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research statement
  • Teaching statement
  • Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
https://math.williams.edu/
email address
413-597-2438
 
Department of Mathematics
Williams College
18 Hoxsey St
Williamstown, MA 01267