"Assistant Teaching Professor - Mathematics Department"

The Mathematics Department at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor of Mathematics to begin on September 1, 2026. This is a two-year initial appointment with the possibility of renewal. The responsibilities include teaching 24 units of introductory math courses per academic year, advising majors, and participating in university activities such as math assessments, curriculum development, admissions events, and student success initiatives. The candidate must have a proven record of teaching core courses, including elementary statistics, discrete mathematics, single- and multi-variable calculus, and differential equations, to a diverse group of science and engineering students.

The successful applicant should hold a doctoral degree in mathematical sciences, a related field, or mathematics education, along with evidence of a strong commitment to college-level teaching, excellent communication skills, a dedication to teaching excellence, and authorization to work in the U.S. full-time. Preference will be given to applicants with experience using technology in teaching, such as computer algebra systems like Mathematica and MATLAB, as well as other software for teaching mathematics, like R and Python. Experience with online education and course management systems will also be considered an advantage.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in mathematical sciences, a related field, or mathematics education at the time of appointment
• Experience mentoring students from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds
• Demonstrated experience teaching core courses such as elementary statistics, discrete mathematics, single and multivariable calculus, and differential equations to a diverse student body.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (UMassD) is located in the beautiful ocean side community of Dartmouth, about an hour south of Boston, a half-hour east of Providence, and a half-hour west of Cape Cod. It offers a world-class education to more than 7,500 undergraduate and graduate students each year in nearly 60 undergraduate and 50 graduate (MS & PhD) programs offered by the College of Engineering, College of Nursing, Charlton College of Business, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Visual and Performing Arts, School of Law and School for Marine Science and Technology. UMassD has transformed the lives of more than 50,000 alumni and distinguishes itself as a vibrant, public research university dedicated to engaged learning and innovative research. UMassD is the only Massachusetts national research university south of Boston and serves as a catalyst for the development of marine science and technology industries along the south coast of Massachusetts.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws. UMass Dartmouth reserves the right to conduct background checks on potential employees.