Assistant Teaching Professor and Coordinator of Undergraduate Statistics Programs

University of Massachusetts Lowell; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Job summary

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Massachusetts Lowell invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor to start on September 1, 2027. The role centers on teaching undergraduate statistics and coordinating the BS Statistics and BA Actuarial Studies programs.

Responsibilities include three undergraduate courses per semester, advising, curriculum development, and outreach to industry.

Qualifications

• Earned doctoral or master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Studies, or a closely related field.
• Evidence of successful teaching at the college or university level, including at least two years of teaching experience for doctoral degree holders or five years for master's degree holders.
• Relevant professional experience in statistics, actuarial science, mathematics, data analytics, or related areas may be considered in lieu of a portion of the teaching experience requirement.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate statistics courses, or evidence of appropriate preparation to do so.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Statistics or related fields (three classes per semester, 9 credits).
• Coordinate the Undergraduate BS Statistics and BA Actuarial Studies programs.
• Provide leadership for the Statistics and Actuarial Studies programs, including advising, curriculum assessment and development, and outreach to industry and community partners.
• Engage in service responsibilities and contribute to program governance.
• Collaborate with faculty teaching in the programs to ensure quality and alignment with degree requirements.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Education

PhD or MS in Statistics/Mathematics/Actuarial Studies

Tools

R

Python

SAS

SPSS

Job description

Job no: 530422
Position type: Faculty Full Time
Benefit Status: Benefited-Union
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Mathematics & Statistics
Salary: Please refer to the salary range in posting section.
Applications Open: Oct 28 2026
Applications Close: Open until filled

General Summary of Position:

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Massachusetts Lowell invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor to start on September 1, 2027. The primary responsibilities will be to teach undergraduate courses in Statistics or related fields, and to coordinate our Undergraduate BS Statistics and BA Actuarial Studies programs. This position is renewable annually, potentially leading to an appointment as Associate Teaching Professor following six consecutive years of outstanding performance evaluations.

UMass Lowell is located about 25 miles northwest of Boston in the high-tech corridor of Massachusetts.

As an Assistant Teaching Professor, the successful candidate’s responsibilities include both teaching and service. Teaching will consist of three classes per semester (9 credits) at the undergraduate level. The primary service responsibility will be to provide leadership for the Statistics and Actuarial Studies programs, including academic advising, curriculum assessment and development, coordination with faculty teaching in the programs, and outreach to industry and community partners.

Information about our degree programs can be found at:

https://www.uml.edu/catalog/undergraduate/sciences/departments/mathematical-sciences/mathematical-sciences-major.aspx

Courses taught by department faculty can be found at:

https://www.uml.edu/Catalog/Undergraduate/Sciences/Departments/Mathematical-Sciences/Course-Listing.aspx

Applicants may apply separately to both our Assistant Teaching Professor and Visiting Lecturer posts if they meet the requirements of each.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Earned doctoral or master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Studies, or a closely related field.
• Evidence of successful teaching at the college or university level, including at least two years of teaching experience for doctoral degree holders or five years for master's degree holders.
• Relevant professional experience in statistics, actuarial science, mathematics, data analytics, or related areas may be considered in lieu of a portion of the teaching experience requirement.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate statistics courses, or evidence of appropriate preparation to do so.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Additional Considerations:

• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience coordinating academic programs, multi-section courses, student success initiatives, or related educational activities.
• Experience working with diverse student populations, including first-generation college students.
• Experience teaching or using statistical and data-analysis software such as R, Python, SAS, SPSS, or similar tools.
• Candidates with industry credentials such as an Associate or a Fellow of a major actuarial society are particularly encouraged to apply.

This position is full-time, benefited and in the Massachusetts Society of Professors/MTA/NEA union position. The formal union contract minimum for this rank is $75,000. However, anticipated salary range of $90,000 - $100,000, based on qualifications