Temporary Summer Lecturer

About the Job

These instructional positions support the 2026 IMA Boot Camp taking place June 22 - July 31, 2026. The camp is for PhD students in mathematics and takes place fully remotely. Position lengths vary from 1 to 6 weeks.

Responsibilities:

* Prepare topic-specific lectures for the camp

* Provide detailed lecture notes

* Give homework problems and projects

* Respond to student emails and hold office hours

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

* PhD in the mathematical sciences or a closely related field

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience in delivering lectures remotely

* Experience in quantitative fields such as machine learning, data science, etc.

About the Department

The School of Mathematics is located in the heart of the College of Science and Engineering (CSE) on the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities campus. Made up of over 60 faculty members and 120 graduate students, our research community is dedicated to discovery in both pure mathematics and a variety of interdisciplinary topics. We believe that everyone thrives, both as a human and as a mathematician, in an environment which is welcoming and supportive.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $2,000-$2,500 per week; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

How To Apply

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This position will remain open until filled.

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Diversity

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Employment Requirements

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About University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).