Assistant Teaching Professor - Mathematics Department

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth•Dartmouth, MA

47d•$70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Mathematics Department at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor of Mathematics to begin on September 1, 2026. This is a two-year initial appointment with the possibility of renewal. The responsibilities include teaching 24 units of introductory math courses per academic year, advising majors, and participating in university activities such as math assessments, curriculum development, admissions events, and student success initiatives. The candidate must have a proven record of teaching core courses, including elementary statistics, discrete mathematics, single- and multi-variable calculus, and differential equations, to a diverse group of science and engineering students. The successful applicant should hold a doctoral degree in mathematical sciences, a related field, or mathematics education, along with evidence of a strong commitment to college-level teaching, excellent communication skills, a dedication to teaching excellence, and authorization to work in the U.S. full-time. Preference will be given to applicants with experience using technology in teaching, such as computer algebra systems like Mathematica and MATLAB, as well as other software for teaching mathematics, like R and Python. Experience with online education and course management systems will also be considered an advantage. The College of Arts and Sciences and the Math Department value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. We seek a teaching faculty who values working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals. The ideal candidate will embrace our values, which are predicated on the primacy of student success, and will support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning environment.

Requirements

Ph.D. in mathematical sciences, a related field, or mathematics education at the time of appointment
Experience mentoring students from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds
Demonstrated experience teaching core courses such as elementary statistics, discrete mathematics, single and multivariable calculus, and differential equations to a diverse student body.
Evidence of a strong commitment to college-level teaching
Excellent communication skills
A dedication to teaching excellence
Authorization to work in the U.S. full-time

Nice To Haves

Experience utilizing technology, including computer algebra systems such as Mathematica and MATLAB, or other software for teaching mathematics, such as R and Python.
Experience in online education and course management systems.

Responsibilities

Teaching 24 units of introductory math courses per academic year
Advising majors
Participating in university activities such as math assessments, curriculum development, admissions events, and student success initiatives