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Department of Mathematics and Statistics

For more information visit: https://mathstat.umbc.edu/

August 2025

University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)

Lectureship in Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is hiring at the level of (full-time) Assistant Teaching Professor in Mathematics starting August 2025. This Assistant Teaching Professorship role (non-tenure track) provides the opportunity to advance in rank from Assistant Teaching Professor to Associate Teaching Professor to Teaching Professor.  Candidates should have a Doctoral or Master’s degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Mathematics or a related field, and experience in college-level teaching.  A successful candidate should have strong teaching experience, capacity to coordinate multi-section courses, and an aptitude for undergraduate student advising.  Candidates are expected to have experience and/or desire to pursue funding for leading-edge educational applications and research.  Additionally, they should be prepared to apply innovative pedagogical techniques around encouraging student engagement and assessing learning.  

Effective January 1, 2025 UMBC has new teaching faculty titles: Lecturer = Assistant Teaching Professor, Senior Lecturer = Associate Teaching Professor, Principal Lecturer = Teaching Professor.

The Mathematics and Statistics department is committed to the UMBC and department mission area of inclusion. We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate an active commitment to inclusion of underserved and/or underrepresented populations in research, teaching, leadership, and/or service.

Teaching will be primarily at the first- and possibly at the second-year level.  The current teaching load is 12 credits per semester.  Candidates’ duties will include, but are not limited to, participation in the life and governance of the Department including service work (e.g., at the department, college, and university levels as well as with professional organizations), course coordination, and advising.   

Applicants should submit (a) a cover letter; (b) a curriculum vitae that includes any publications; (c) a teaching philosophy statement;  (d) a description of scholarly interests and plans; (e) a statement of commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and access in higher education; and (f) have at least three letters of recommendation submitted using the Interfolio system: https://apply.interfolio.com/159211.

Applications submitted by December 15^th, 2024 will be given full consideration, although applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. Early application is encouraged. 

UMBC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and other traditionally under-represented groups in the sciences are especially encouraged. As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Information about Title IX and contact information for the Title IX Coordinator is available at: https://oei.umbc.edu/.

UMBC and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics are dedicated to creating an inclusive, collegial environment where all faculty members can achieve excellence. UMBC is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Award to increase the participation of women in academic careers. Thus, candidates from diverse backgrounds, including women and under-represented minorities, are strongly encouraged to apply. Interest and experience in working with a diverse student and faculty population is valued. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics has close ties with the nationally-acclaimed Meyerhoff Scholars Program. Our faculty members have taught in the Meyerhoff summer bridge program for decades. Several faculty members actively participate in the Women in Science and Engineering group, as well as the Advanced Leadership Cohort program.  Information on faculty diversity initiatives and faculty groups is available at http://facultydiversity.umbc.edu. UMBC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range:  $52,000 - $76,000 (Assistant Teaching Professor).  This salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

For further information, inquiries can be directed to the chair of the search committee:

Brad Peercy: bpeercy@umbc.edu, or visit our website https://mathstat.umbc.edu/

UMBC offers a rich benefits package. Benefits offered align with type of position and may be prorated based on hours per week.

• Paid Leave
• Tuition Remission
• Medical, Prescription and Dental Insurance
• Retirement plans
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities & much more

See benefits summary for detailed information.

12 Month Faculty Benefits Summary

9 Month Faculty Benefits Summary

UMBC, an honors university serving more than 14,000 undergraduates and 2,000 graduate students, is one of two public universities in Maryland to achieve the “doctoral/research university-extensive” Carnegie classification. Located just outside Baltimore and 45 minutes from Washington, DC, the campus is growing rapidly under dynamic leadership.

Our UMBC community redefines excellence in higher education through an inclusive culture that connects innovative teaching and learning, research across disciplines, and civic engagement. We will advance knowledge, economic prosperity, and social justice by welcoming and inspiring inquisitive minds from all backgrounds. The successful candidate will join a department with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence, and will be expected to contribute actively to these efforts (https://diversity.umbc.edu/).

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