Position Description

About UMass Amherst

The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access, fuel innovation and creativity, and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863, UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1,450-acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for teaching, research, scholarship, and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valued—and thrives, and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges, and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental, social, economic, and technological challenges in our world.  

Job Summary

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics (www.math.umass.edu) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks an academic-year (9-month), full-time lecturer with expertise in mathematics or statistics. Although the initial appointment is for a fixed term of one-year, the position has the potential for an open-ended appointment after four years of full-time service. Lecturers at UMass Amherst enjoy significant benefits and status under the negotiated faculty contract (see Article 21 of the MSP/MTA/NEA contract linked on this page: http://www.umass.edu/provost/faculty-staff-resources/policies-contracts). The lecturer will join a team of faculty noted for excellence and innovation in undergraduate education. The successful candidate will teach courses at the undergraduate-level. They will work with faculty and advising staff to assess student outcomes and foster student success.

Other Functions

•  Work collaboratively and effectively to promote teamwork, diversity, equality and inclusiveness.
•  Work in partnership with colleagues within the CNS community and across the campus to support the Dean’s strategic priorities.
•  Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission and goals of the College of Natural Sciences.

Requirements

A Master's in mathematics, statistics, or a closely related field is required. Ideally, candidates will have experience in teaching mathematics or statistics in an active learning environment; be knowledgeable of course design, assessment methods and teaching strategies and be skilled at implementing best practices in the use of emerging pedagogical applications.

Desired skills and experience include at least one of the following: Development of actuarial courses and ability to help run the undergrad actuarial program (experience in the Actuarial field a big plus); ability to lecture to large (250-student) classes and chair multi-section classes in the lower-division, from developmental math courses to linear algebra and differential equations; supporting departmental programs to train teaching assistants; experience/interest in working with faculty to improve the secondary math education concentration; experience/interest in teaching Mathematics content courses for future elementary teachers; supporting departmental efforts for implementation of student-centered teaching practices, ability to teach a variety of Statistics courses.

A Ph.D. in mathematics, statistics, mathematics education, or a closely related field is preferred.

Additional Details

The start date of this position is September 1, 2025.

Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience. Additional opportunities for summer salary are available, as related to summer advising and course development/instruction for online summer classes. The university is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body.

Because broad diversity is essential to an inclusive climate and critical to the University's goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will holistically assess the many qualifications of each applicant and favorably consider an individual's record working with students and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities. We will also favorably consider experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic degree and career.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please submit the following required documents through http://www.mathjobs.org/jobs: An American Mathematical Society cover sheet, a curriculum vita, a cover letter, a statement of teaching philosophy and experiences, and a statement on contributions to inclusive excellence (see below). In addition, at least three (3) letters of recommendation must be submitted.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Questions about the position should be directed to the chair of the Search Committee, Catherine Benincasa (cbeninca@umass.edu). For additional information about the application process contact David Rodriguez (davidrodrigu@umass.edu). 

At UMass Amherst and in CNS, we strive to be a community where every individual feels a sense of belonging, where every individual is included, and where every individual is valued. You can find these values and goals here(https://www.umass.edu/strategicplan/strategic-plan). For this reason, we request that all applicants submit a Contributions to Inclusive Excellence Statement that addresses how you see yourself contributing to our community and campus climate and/or our shared goals of building a more inclusive, equitable, and diverse community.

The University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Because broad diversity is essential to an inclusive climate and critical to the University’s goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will holistically assess the many qualifications of each applicant and favorably consider an individual’s record working with students and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities. We will also favorably consider experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career and degree.