Instructor, Lecturer, or Senior Lecturer of Mathematics
About The Position
The Department of Mathematics at South Dakota Mines invites applications for a full-time Instructor, Lecturer, or Senior Lecturer of Mathematics with the anticipated start date of August 2026. This is a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track, term position with benefits. A minimum of a master's degree in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field is required. Expectations include teaching introductory undergraduate mathematics courses to engineering and science majors and participating in program and course assessment. As the primary focus of this position is mathematics instruction, the successful candidate will have a record of excellence in teaching foundational courses (Precalculus, Trigonometry, and the Calculus sequence) for a STEM audience. Preference will be given to individuals with experience in teaching upper-level service courses (e.g., differential equations, probability and statistics, linear algebra), or in managing a campus-wide mathematics assistance center. South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce and offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage options for employees, spouses, and dependents; retirement plans; paid holidays; and a generous vacation and sick day allowance. Individuals interested in this position must apply online at Careers at Mines (sdsmt.edu). Human Resources can provide accommodation to the online application process and may be reached at (605) 394-1203. Review of applications will begin January 12, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Requirements
- a master's degree in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field
Nice To Haves
- experience in teaching upper-level service courses (e.g., differential equations, probability and statistics, linear algebra)
- experience in managing a campus-wide mathematics assistance center
Responsibilities
- teaching introductory undergraduate mathematics courses to engineering and science majors
- participating in program and course assessment
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life coverage options for employees, spouses, and dependents
- retirement plans
- paid holidays
- generous vacation and sick day allowance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
