Lecturer/Visiting Assistant Professor in Mathematics and Statistics

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at UMass Amherst invites applications for non-tenure-track Visiting Assistant Professor positions; one or more may be a Marshall H. Stone Visiting Assistant Professorship with a higher salary, an enhanced research fund and a reduced teaching load. The initial appointment is for one year, ordinarily renewable for two more. Visiting assistant professors teach two courses per semester, maintain an active research programme, take part in the department's seminars, discussions and collaborations, and publish and present their research.

The anticipated start date is 1 September 2027, with an approximate salary range of $65,550–$80,959.

PhD in mathematics, statistics or a closely related field by the time of appointment; exceptional promise in research; experience teaching undergraduate mathematics and/or statistics; commitment to outstanding teaching at all levels. Review of applications begins on 15 December 2026 and continues until the position is filled.