Vanderbilt University
Position ID:
Vanderbilt-SL1 [#28336]
Position Title:
Senior Lecturer
Position Type:
Teaching stream faculty
Position Location:
Nashville, Tennessee 37240-0001, United States of America
Subject Area:
probability and statistics
Appl Deadline:
2026/06/01 23:59:59 (posted 2026/04/15)
Position Description:
Position Description
Description
The Vanderbilt Department of Mathematics invites applications for a Senior Lecturer position with a start date of Fall 2026.
This position is a one-year, non-renewable appointment with an expected teaching load of three courses per semester. This is a temporary position and is not on the tenure track.
The successful applicant will contribute to the department’s undergraduate teaching efforts, working with a team of teaching-focused and research faculty. Responsibilities include course instruction, coordination, and participation in curricular and instructional initiatives. Candidates with the ability to teach probability and statistics are especially encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
Candidates are required to have a PhD in Mathematics or a closely related field awarded no later than August 1, 2026. We are looking for individuals with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and the ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
Application Instructions
Candidates should provide the AMS Cover Sheet, a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, a collection of all available raw course evaluation data, and three letters of recommendation that discuss teaching qualifications. Please submit your application and supporting materials electronically through Mathjobs.org at https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs.
Review of applications will commence on May 1, 2026 and will continue until the positions are filled.
EEO Statement
Vanderbilt University shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
Application Materials Required:
- Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching statement
- Student Evaluations
- Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses
)
- And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
Vanderbilt University
Department of Mathematics
1326 Stevenson Center
Nashville, TN 37240
Department of Mathematics
1326 Stevenson Center
Nashville, TN 37240