What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mathematics Lecturer position at Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
Posting Description
MATHEMATICS LECTURER, Concourse , to join an interdisciplinary program for fifty first-year students where the teaching of physics, mathematics, and chemistry is integrated with the humanities. The primary responsibility is teaching the first-year math curriculum (calculus, multivariable calculus, and differential equations) with a full teaching load of two 12-unit subjects each term, typically six firm hours of lecture and four hours of recitation. Will be responsible for supervising TAs conducting recitation work and coordinating all curriculum elements including topics, homework, and exams with other lecturers to ensure a truly integrated experience for the students. Beyond the classroom, lecturers are an active part of the Concourse community including participating in our weekly program seminar (about two hours per week), advising students, and joining in program reviews. Concourse is made up of students and instructors who want to address fundamental questions about "the good life" and how the study of science deepens our understanding of the human experience.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED : Ph.D. in mathematics; a minimum of three years of teaching experience; and evidence of a commitment to education.
Please include a cover letter demonstrating interest in engaging with the Concourse community and its specific mission.
4/16/2026
MATHEMATICS LECTURER, Concourse , to join an interdisciplinary program for fifty first-year students where the teaching of physics, mathematics, and chemistry is integrated with the humanities. The primary responsibility is teaching the first-year math curriculum (calculus, multivariable calculus, and differential equations) with a full teaching load of two 12-unit subjects each term, typically six firm hours of lecture and four hours of recitation. Will be responsible for supervising TAs conducting recitation work and coordinating all curriculum elements including topics, homework, and exams with other lecturers to ensure a truly integrated experience for the students. Beyond the classroom, lecturers are an active part of the Concourse community including participating in our weekly program seminar (about two hours per week), advising students, and joining in program reviews. Concourse is made up of students and instructors who want to address fundamental questions about "the good life" and how the study of science deepens our understanding of the human experience.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED : Ph.D. in mathematics; a minimum of three years of teaching experience; and evidence of a commitment to education.
Please include a cover letter demonstrating interest in engaging with the Concourse community and its specific mission.
4/16/2026