Lecturer​/Visiting Assistant Professor

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Job no: 528855

Work type: Faculty Full Time

Location: UMass Amherst

Department: Mathematics & Statistics

Union: MSP

Categories: College of Natural Sciences, Lecturer/Non-Tenure Track

The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access, fuel innovation and creativity, and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863, UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1,450-acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for teaching, research, scholarship, and creative activity.

The institution advances a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valued—and thrives, and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges, and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental, social, economic, and technological challenges in our world.

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for Visiting Assistant Professor positions (non-tenure track). One or more appointments may be a Marshall H. Stone Visiting Assistant Professorship, with a higher salary and an enhanced research fund. Candidates should have completed the Ph.D. by the beginning of the appointment. The initial appointment is for one (1) year and is ordinarily renewable for two (2) additional years.

Exceptional promise in research and a commitment to outstanding teaching at all levels of the curriculum are expected.

• Teaching responsibility of two (2) courses per semester;
  Marshall H. Stone visiting assistant professorships have reduced teaching loads.
• Maintain an active research program and contribute to the research life of the department by attending/organizing/giving talks in local seminars, informal mathematical discussions and/or collaborations with faculty, other visiting assistant professors, or graduate students.
• Contribute to mathematical research in the broader mathematical 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.
• Work in partnership with colleagues within the CNS community and across the campus to support the Dean’s strategic priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission and goals of the College of Natural Sciences.

• A PhD in mathematics, statistics, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
• Exceptional promise in research.
• Experience in teaching undergraduate math and/or statistics courses and the ability to work with diverse populations of students.
• A commitment to outstanding teaching at all levels of the curriculum.
• The potential to interact effectively with department faculty members.

It is expected that the salary range for this position is between $65,550 and $74,630.

Along with the application, please submit the following: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, description of research, statement about teaching experience and interests, and three (3) letters of recommendation (at least one letter must also address the applicant's effectiveness as a teacher).

Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2025 and continue until the positions are filled. Questions about the positions should be directed to the chair of the Search Committee, Professor Yao Li (liyao). For additional information about the application process, contact David Rodriguez, davidrodrigu.

At UMass Amherst and in CNS, we strive to be a community where every individual feels a sense of belonging, where every individual is included, and where every individual is valued.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.

Nov 14 2025 Eastern Standard Time