Lecturer, Mathematical Sciences

Bentley University • Waltham, MA

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About The Position

The Department of Mathematical Sciences at Bentley University invites applications for a full-time Lecturer position beginning in Fall 2027. This long-term renewable contract role primarily focuses on teaching and service, with opportunities for advancement. The successful candidate will teach introductory mathematics courses for non-majors, including MA105 Math Foundations for Business, which covers linear modeling, interest calculations, and basic probability, and MA107 Applied Calculus for Business. The teaching load is four courses, or 12 credit hours, per semester.

Bentley values a teacher-scholar model in which excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service is expected and valued. The Mathematical Sciences Department offers undergraduate degrees in Data Analytics, Actuarial Sciences, and Mathematical Sciences, as well as an MS in Business Analytics. It also supports an accelerated graduate degree program and participates in teaching and doctoral supervision for the Executive Ph.D. in Business program. The department leads the Center for Analytics and Data Science, where students and faculty engage beyond the classroom, and encourages collaboration across departments and applied research.

Bentley University is an independent, private, business-oriented university in suburban Boston, enrolling approximately 5,500 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students. The university emphasizes student success, inclusiveness, ethical standards, social responsibility, and integrating business with the arts and sciences. Candidates should be committed to high ethical standards and willing to embrace challenge and change.

Applicants must hold a master's degree in mathematics, statistics, or a closely related subject. Application materials include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement addressing inclusive and diverse classroom practices, and contact information for three references. Review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled; applicants are encouraged to apply by December 15, 2026 for fullest consideration. Bentley requires reference checks and may conduct other pre-employment screening.

Requirements

• Master's degree in mathematics, statistics, or a closely related subject.
• Commitment to high ethical standards and willingness to embrace challenge and change.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory mathematics courses for non-majors, including MA105 Math Foundations for Business and MA107 Applied Calculus for Business.
• Carry a teaching load of four courses (12 credit hours) per semester.
• Contribute to service in a role primarily focused on teaching and service.
• Participate in the teacher-scholar model, in which teaching, scholarship, and service excellence are valued.
• Engage in collaboration across departments and applied research, as welcomed and encouraged.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level