Assistant Teaching Professor and Coordinator of Undergraduate Statistics Programs

University of Massachusetts Lowell•Lowell, MA

12d•$90,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Massachusetts Lowell seeks a full-time, non-tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor starting September 1, 2027. The position is renewable annually and may lead to an appointment as Associate Teaching Professor after six consecutive years of outstanding performance evaluations. The role combines undergraduate teaching and service. Teaching consists of three undergraduate classes per semester (9 credits) in Statistics or related fields. The primary service responsibility is to provide leadership for the BS Statistics and BA Actuarial Studies programs, including academic advising, curriculum assessment and development, coordination with faculty teaching in the programs, and outreach to industry and community partners. Applicants may also apply separately to the Assistant Teaching Professor and Visiting Lecturer posts if they meet the requirements of each.

Requirements

Earned doctoral or master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Studies, or a closely related field.
Evidence of successful teaching at the college or university level, including at least two years of teaching experience for doctoral degree holders or five years for master’s degree holders.
Relevant professional experience in statistics, actuarial science, mathematics, data analytics, or related areas may be considered in lieu of a portion of the teaching experience requirement.
Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate statistics courses, or evidence of appropriate preparation to do so.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Experience coordinating academic programs, multi-section courses, student success initiatives, or related educational activities.
Experience working with diverse student populations, including first-generation college students.
Experience teaching or using statistical and data-analysis software such as R, Python, SAS, SPSS, or similar tools.
Candidates with industry credentials such as an Associate or a Fellow of a major actuarial society are particularly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Teach three undergraduate classes per semester (9 credits) in Statistics or related fields.
Provide leadership for the undergraduate BS Statistics and BA Actuarial Studies programs.
Provide academic advising.
Conduct curriculum assessment and development.
Coordinate with faculty teaching in the programs.
Conduct outreach to industry and community partners.