What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Teaching Professor - Mathematics Department position at UMass Dartmouth?
Mathematics Assistant Teaching Professor
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience utilizing technology, including computer algebra systems such as Mathematica and MATLAB, or other software for teaching mathematics, such as R and Python.
* Experience in online education and course management systems.
The College of Arts and Sciences and the Math Department value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. We seek a teaching faculty who values working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals. The ideal candidate will embrace our values, which are predicated on the primacy of student success, and will support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning environment.
SALARY: $70,000 -$ 75,000
UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as:
- 75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- State Pension Retirement Plan
- Optional Retirement Savings Plans
- Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)
- Twelve (12) paid holidays
- And More!
Benefits for Faculty Federation
To apply please submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of teaching philosophy, and three current letters of reference, at least two of which focus on teaching.
Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.
Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications received before February 15, 2026, will receive first consideration, but the review will continue until the position is filled.
Salary : $70,000 - $75,000