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Iowa State University, Department of Mathematics

Position ID:
ISU-LECTURER1 [#27075, R17822]
Position Title:
Lecturer
Position Type:
Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Ames, Iowa 50011-2064, United States of America
Subject Area:
Developmental & Introductory Mathematics
Appl Deadline:
2025/10/03 11:59PMhelp popup (posted 2025/09/18, listed until 2026/03/18)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

Position Title:

Lecturer in Mathematics

Appointment Type:

Faculty

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Mathematics in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University invites applications for a term faculty position at the rank of Lecturer. The primary duties consist of teaching courses at the level of developmental and introductory college mathematics, including, but not limited to: College Algebra, Precalculus, Trigonometry, Business Math, and Calculus.

The successful candidate will be responsible for high-quality undergraduate education in these courses. Initial appointment is one semester beginning 1/1/2026, teaching 3 courses (75% full-time equivalency). Renewal parameters are determined by performance and department need. Term faculty members are not eligible for tenure but have the potential to be reviewed for advancement into senior term faculty ranks.

A successful candidate will have an excellent record in teaching courses at the developmental level and/or introductory level of calculus. They will also have a record of proficiency with learning management systems such as ALEKS, MyLabs, and Canvas.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Mathematics or related discipline

Preferred Qualifications:

  • PhD in Mathematics or similar discipline

  • Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching mathematics

  • Evidence of ability to work with various student, faculty, and staff populations

  • Proficient in software systems such as ALEKS, MyLabs, and Canvas

Department/Program & College Description:

The Department of Mathematics resides in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offering B.S., B.A., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. The Department is also active in interdepartmental programs in Data Science at the undergraduate level as well as Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Human-Computer Interactions, and Information Assurance at the graduate level.  The teaching mission of the department includes substantial numbers of students whose programs of study are housed within the Colleges of Engineering and Business. A typical teaching load for full-time term faculty is 4 courses per semester.  The Department of Mathematics has 45 faculty professionals, 70 Ph.D. and M.S. students, and approximately 170 B.S. students. We have strong research and educational programs in discrete mathematics, algebra, logic, analysis and probability, numerical analysis, geometric analysis and PDE’s. The department participates in many interdisciplinary research collaborations, including partnerships with faculty in biosciences, computer science, and several engineering programs. 

Department Unit/Website:

 https://math.iastate.edu/

Proposed Start Date:

January 1, 2026

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

May 15, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

09 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Part time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three References

For guaranteed consideration, please apply before October 3, 2025. Position is open until filled.

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:

September 18, 2025

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:

R17822

About Us

By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.


Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community. Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.


All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.


Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu.


If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485. Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942.

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.


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Contact: Lona Boyarsky, 515-294-0393
Email: email address
Postal Mail:
Search Committee
Department of Mathematics
396C Carver Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2064
Web Page: http://www.math.iastate.edu/