Overview
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Position details are below; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Job details
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- Position Type: Faculty Part Time/Adjunct
- Campus: UMass Boston
- Department: Mathematics
- Date opened: 09 Jun 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
- Applications Close: See note in the description
Position description
The Department of Mathematics at UMass Boston anticipates having one or more associate lecturer positions in mathematics starting in the Fall 2025 semester. At least one of these positions will strongly focus on our Quantitative Reasoning course. Renewals are contingent upon performance, availability of resources, and need in the department.
The essential duties will be to teach up to four sections (12 credits) of lower-division service level mathematics classes per semester. In addition to instruction, the successful candidates will be expected to follow standard departmental policies related to instructional pedagogy and course coordination in multi-section classes and may participate in curriculum development.
Required Qualifications
- A Masters in Mathematics, or candidacy for a Ph.D. or a Ph.D. degree in mathematics or a closely related field
- Demonstrated potential for excellence in instruction.
Desired Qualifications
- A documented record of excellence in the classroom and in-person instruction as well as course coordination
- Interest/preference to teach foundational mathematics courses, such as Quantitative Reasoning and College Algebra, strongly preferred
- Interest or experience in curriculum development (particularly for Quantitative Reasoning, Math for Liberal Arts, and non-calculus based statistics)
- Demonstrated success working with diverse student and/or faculty populations
Application materials
Please apply online with your CV, cover letter, personal statement, letters of recommendation, and a list of three professional work references along with their contact information. The cover letter should briefly explain the candidate’s interest in and fit with the position. The personal statement should address the candidate’s teaching experience and philosophy. Please submit at least two letters of recommendation that address the teaching and academic credentials.
About the university
Located on the Boston Harbor, the University of Massachusetts Boston offers undergraduate and graduate programs in almost 90 fields of study. It serves a diverse population of more than 16,000 students and is nationally recognized as a model of excellence for urban universities. For more information about the university, see
UMass Boston is an urban public research university with a teaching soul. We are the third most diverse university in the country, with more than 60% of undergraduate students coming from minoritized communities and more than half of our students being the first in their families to attend a college or university.
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