University of Maine, Mathematics & Statistics

Position ID:

UMaine-LEC [#28104]

Position Title:

Lecturer of Mathematics

Position Type:

Teaching stream faculty

Position Location:

Orono, Maine 04469, United States of America

Subject Areas:

Mathematics and/or statistics

Appl Deadline:

2026/03/26 11:59:59 (posted 2026/02/17, updated 2026/03/12, listed until 2026/08/11)

Position Description:

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Maine invites applications for an ongoing teaching position at the rank of Lecturer, with anticipated start date of July 15 or August 31, 2026. During the 9-month academic year, lecturers normally teach three classes per semester. This extended position also includes 1.5 months of summer mathematics instruction (July 15 – August 31) to incoming first-year engineering (and potentially other) majors, enabling more of them to start further ahead in the calculus sequence in the fall semester. This summer component of the position is in place for three years initially, after which it is contingent on success of the initiative and availability of funding.

At this time, the Department of Mathematics and Statistics is unable to consider applicants who require visa sponsorship support.

This position is ongoing as an academic-year position, contingent upon satisfactory performance. Lecturers at the University of Maine have a promotion track and "just cause" protection after 6 years of service. The successful candidate will have the option to join the faculty union, and will benefit from collective bargaining.

We welcome applications from candidates who can contribute to an inclusive student experience for a student body that reflects the university’s commitment to non-discrimination.

Demonstrated excellent college-level teaching and effective written and oral communication skills are required. A degree (bachelor’s level or graduate level) in mathematics, applied mathematics, or statistics is required by date of hire. A graduate degree (master’s level or higher) in one of these areas or in mathematics education is also required. Some preference may be given to candidates with other qualifications, professional experience, and/or scholarly activity relevant to the responsibilities of the position. Breadth of teaching experience will be given some preference, depending on the relevance of the classes taught to the needs of the department.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: undergraduate teaching in mathematics and/or statistics at the 100-level, course coordination, assessment, curriculum development, and/or other leadership activity related to instruction. Additional summer teaching opportunities may be available with additional compensation. Service to the department and university, participating collegially in the life of the department, and engaging in activities that enhance one’s professional development are also expected. This is an in-person, on-campus position.

Information about the department and our activities can be found at https://umaine.edu/mathematics/

To apply, submit a cover letter, a teaching portfolio (consisting of a teaching statement, recent syllabi from classes taught, and copies of student teaching evaluations from the four most recent terms taught), a curriculum vitae, and at least three letters of reference, at least two of which should address your teaching. Your curriculum vitae should include your relevant qualifications and experiences. Your cover letter should describe your background and how you meet the job requirements as described above, highlighting any leadership experience related to teaching. These materials must be submitted through www.mathjobs.org. In addition, the cover letter, CV, and teaching portfolio (but not the letters of recommendation) MUST also be submitted via Oracle Recruiting at this URL.

For technical difficulties with the Oracle Recruiting site please contact Human Resources at hr-um@maine.edu or 207-581-1581.

General correspondence about this position should be sent to department chair Andrew Knightly at andrew.knightly@maine.edu. Applications received by 11:59pm EDT March 26, 2026 will receive full consideration. Review of applications will begin on March 27, 2026. Late applications may be considered at the discretion of the committee. Incomplete applications cannot be considered. The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at https://umaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

The University of Maine System is an equal opportunity institution committed to nondiscrimination.

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Portfolio
optional teaching documents (optional)
Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )

Further Info:

http://www.umaine.edu/mathematics/

207-581-3901

Andrew Knightly
237 Neville Hall
University of Maine
Orono,Maine 04469-5752