Lecturer/Visiting Assistant Professor

About UMass Amherst

The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access, fuel innovation and creativity, and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863, UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1,450-acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for teaching, research, scholarship, and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valued-and thrives, and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges, and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental, social, economic, and technological challenges in our world.

Job Summary

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics (www.umass.edu/mathematics-statistics) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for Visiting Assistant Professor positions (non-tenure track). One or more appointments may be a Marshall H. Stone Visiting Assistant Professorship, with a higher salary and an enhanced research fund. Candidates should have completed the Ph.D. by the beginning of the appointment. The initial appointment is for one (1) year and is ordinarily renewable for two (2) additional years. Exceptional promise in research and a commitment to outstanding teaching at all levels of the curriculum are expected.

Essential Functions

• Teaching responsibility of two (2) courses per semester; Marshall H. Stone visiting assistant professorships have reduced teaching loads.
• Maintain an active research program and contribute to the research life of the department by attending/organizing/giving talks in local seminars, informal mathematical discussions and/or collaborations with faculty, other visiting assistant professors, or graduate students.
• Contribute to mathematical research in the broader mathematical community by attending research seminars and conferences, publishing research, and presenting research at seminars and conferences.

Other Functions

• Work collaboratively and effectively to promote teamwork, equality and inclusiveness.
• Work in partnership with colleagues within the CNS community and across the campus to support the Dean's strategic priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission and goals of the College of Natural Sciences.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• A PhD in mathematics, statistics, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
• Exceptional promise in research.
• Experience in teaching undergraduate math and/or statistics courses and the ability to work with diverse populations of students.
• A commitment to outstanding teaching at all levels of the curriculum.
• The potential to interact effectively with department faculty members.

Salary Information

It is expected that the salary range for this position is between $65,550 and $74,630.

Please note:

• The low-end of the pay range in all faculty searches at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is the minimum salary for the rank included in the collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Massachusetts Society of Professors, UMass Amherst/MTA/NEA.
• The high-end of the pay range reflects an increase above the median of salaries at this rank within the department for faculty who may have multiple years of faculty experience.
• The specific pay for this position will be determined by the University based on consideration of all relevant factors when and if it decides to extend and offer of employment.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Along with the application, please submit the following: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, description of research, statement about teaching experience and interests, and three (3) letters of recommendation (at least one letter must also address the applicant's effectiveness as a teacher).

Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2025 and continue until the positions are filled. Questions about the positions should be directed to the chair of the Search Committee, Professor Yao Li (liyao@umass.edu). For additional information about the application process, contact David Rodriguez, davidrodrigu@umass.edu.

At UMass Amherst and in CNS, we strive to be a community where every individual feels a sense of belonging, where every individual is included, and where every individual is valued. You can find these values and goals at: Inclusive Excellence : College of Natural Sciences : UMass Amherst, and For the Common Good - 2024-2034 : Strategic Plan : UMass Amherst.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.