Job Details
Job no: 530422
Position type: Faculty Full Time
Benefit Status: Benefited-Union
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Mathematics & Statistics
Salary: Please refer to the salary range in posting section.
Applications Open: Oct 28 2026
Applications Close: Open until filled
General Summary of Position:
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Massachusetts Lowell invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor to start on September 1, 2027. The primary responsibilities will be to teach undergraduate courses in Statistics or related fields, and to coordinate our Undergraduate BS Statistics and BA Actuarial Studies programs. This position is renewable annually, potentially leading to an appointment as Associate Teaching Professor following six consecutive years of outstanding performance evaluations.
UMass Lowell is located about 25 miles northwest of Boston in the high-tech corridor of Massachusetts.
As an Assistant Teaching Professor, the successful candidate’s responsibilities include both teaching and service. Teaching will consist of three classes per semester (9 credits) at the undergraduate level. The primary service responsibility will be to provide leadership for the Statistics and Actuarial Studies programs, including academic advising, curriculum assessment and development, coordination with faculty teaching in the programs, and outreach to industry and community partners.
Information about our degree programs can be found at:
Courses taught by department faculty can be found at:
https://www.uml.edu/Catalog/Undergraduate/Sciences/Departments/Mathematical-Sciences/Course-Listing.aspx
Applicants may apply separately to both our Assistant Teaching Professor and Visiting Lecturer posts if they meet the requirements of each.
Minimum Qualifications (Required):
- Earned doctoral or master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Studies, or a closely related field.
- Evidence of successful teaching at the college or university level, including at least two years of teaching experience for doctoral degree holders or five years for master's degree holders.
- Relevant professional experience in statistics, actuarial science, mathematics, data analytics, or related areas may be considered in lieu of a portion of the teaching experience requirement.
- Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate statistics courses, or evidence of appropriate preparation to do so.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Additional Considerations:
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Experience coordinating academic programs, multi-section courses, student success initiatives, or related educational activities.
- Experience working with diverse student populations, including first-generation college students.
- Experience teaching or using statistical and data-analysis software such as R, Python, SAS, SPSS, or similar tools.
- Candidates with industry credentials such as an Associate or a Fellow of a major actuarial society are particularly encouraged to apply.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is full-time, benefited and in the Massachusetts Society of Professors/MTA/NEA union position. The formal union contract minimum for this rank is $75,000. However, anticipated salary range of $90,000 - $100,000, based on qualifications
Please include the following required documents with your application:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Philosophy, including approaches to teaching statistics and quantitative reasoning, supporting student success, and preparing students for careers and advanced study in statistics, actuarial science, mathematics, or related fields.
- Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process
Working at University of Massachusetts Lowell
Located in the culturally and historically rich Merrimack Valley in northeast Massachusetts, the University of Massachusetts Lowell is a vibrant research university that offers its 13,000 students more than 120 bachelor’s, master’s, professional master’s and doctoral degree programs. Exciting opportunities in experiential and service learning, scholarship, community engagement, and international partnerships can be found across the Colleges of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Engineering; Management; Sciences; School of Health and Environment; and Graduate School of Education.
This is a time of unprecedented growth and opportunity at UMass Lowell. Student enrollment and retention have improved annually. Research funding and alumni giving have increased significantly and the campus has embarked on the construction of two new academic buildings: the Emerging Technologies & Innovation Center and the Health & Social Sciences Building.
The University of Massachusetts Lowell is committed to increasing diversity in its faculty, staff, and student populations, as well as curriculum and support programs, while promoting an inclusive environment. We seek candidates who can contribute to that goal and encourage you to apply and to identify your strengths in this area.
Mission Statement
The mission of the University of Massachusetts Lowell is to enhance the intellectual, personal and cultural development of its students through excellent, affordable educational programs. The University seeks to meet the needs of the Commonwealth today and into the future and supports the development of sustainable technologies and communities through its teaching, research, scholarship and engagement.
