Job Details
Job no: 530434
Position type: Faculty Full Time
Benefit Status: Benefited-Non-Union
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Mathematics & Statistics
Salary: See posting section for salary details.
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 Visiting Lecturer to start on September 1, 2027. The primary responsibility will be to provide high-quality teaching of undergraduate courses in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. This position is renewable annually, for a maximum of four years.
UMass Lowell is located about 25 miles northwest of Boston in the high-tech corridor of Massachusetts.
As a Visiting Lecturer, the successful candidate will teach four classes per semester (12 credits) at the undergraduate level. 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 mathematics, statistics, or another field that provides substantial preparation for teaching undergraduate mathematics or statistics.
- 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 involving substantial use, communication, or application of mathematics or statistics may be considered in lieu of a portion of the teaching experience requirement.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Additional Considerations
- Demonstrated success teaching undergraduate mathematics or statistics courses, or equivalent evidence of the ability to communicate mathematical ideas effectively to diverse student populations.
- Candidates with industry experience in actuarial science, data science, applied mathematics, or other fields directly relevant to teaching mathematics are particularly encouraged to apply.
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is full-time, non-unit visiting lecturer position. Anticipated salary range of $95,000-$100,000, based on qualifications.
Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.
Please include the following required documents with your application:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Philosophy, with particular attention to strategies for promoting student learning, engagement, and accountability in undergraduate mathematics courses in an era of AI.
- Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.
About 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.
