Lecturer/Visiting Assistant Professor

UMass Amherst•Amherst, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for non-tenure-track Visiting Assistant Professor positions. One or more appointments may be Marshall H. Stone Visiting Assistant Professorships, which offer a higher salary and an enhanced research fund. Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. by the beginning of the appointment. The initial appointment is for one year and is ordinarily renewable for two additional years. The department seeks candidates with exceptional research promise and a commitment to outstanding teaching at all levels of the curriculum. The position includes teaching two courses per semester, with reduced teaching loads for Marshall H. Stone visiting assistant professorships. The appointee is expected to maintain an active research program and contribute to the department’s research life, as well as to the broader mathematical community through research activities, publications, seminars, and conferences. The anticipated start date is September 1, 2027. The position is full-time and onsite in Amherst, with a Monday–Friday schedule of 40 hours per week. Work takes place in a standard office or indoor university environment and involves minimal physical exertion. The expected salary range is $65,550 to $80,959; the specific offer will depend on relevant factors, including faculty rank and relevant certifications. The appointment is subject to final budgetary and administrative approval.

Requirements

Ph.D. in mathematics, statistics, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
Exceptional promise in research.
Experience teaching undergraduate mathematics and/or statistics courses.
Ability to work with diverse populations of students.
Commitment to outstanding teaching at all levels of the curriculum.
Potential to interact effectively with department faculty members.

Responsibilities

Teach two courses per semester; Marshall H. Stone visiting assistant professorships have reduced teaching loads.
Maintain an active research program.
Contribute to the department’s research life by attending, organizing, or giving talks in local seminars, participating in informal mathematical discussions, and/or collaborating with faculty, other visiting assistant professors, or graduate students.
Contribute to mathematical research in the broader community by attending research seminars and conferences, publishing research, and presenting research at seminars and conferences.
Work collaboratively and effectively to promote teamwork, equality, and inclusiveness.
Partner with colleagues within the College of Natural Sciences and across campus to support the Dean’s strategic priorities.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the College of Natural Sciences’ mission and goals.