Professor of Mathematics

Interfolio, Inc; Topsham (ME); On-site; USD 87,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bates College in Lewiston, Maine invites applications for a full-time, open-rank, tenure-track position in mathematics to begin July 2027. The successful candidate will teach courses across the undergraduate curriculum, mentor student theses, and develop an independent research program.

The department seeks an outstanding mathematician with strong commitments to inclusive pedagogy and excellence in teaching. Ph.D. required; open to assistant, associate, or full professor ranks.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in mathematics or a related field is required.
• Commitment to inclusive and evidence-based pedagogy in undergraduate teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach a broad undergraduate math curriculum, including Calculus and Linear Algebra.
• Develop an independent research program and mentor student theses.
• Engage in governance and service within the Bates community.
• Provide academic advising to students.

Education

Ph.D. in mathematics or related field

Job description

Bates College: Faculty Position: Mathematics

Location

Lewiston, Maine

Open Date

Oct 05, 2026

Description

The Mathematics Department at Bates College invites applications for a full-time, open rank, tenure-track position in mathematics, to begin July 2027. We seek an outstanding mathematician with strong commitments to excellent undergraduate teaching and mentorship in a liberal arts context. The successful candidate will have demonstrable excellence in an area of mathematics that complements our current offerings. Possible fields include, but are not limited to: combinatorics, graph theory, geometry, topology, probability, or statistics.

The position carries a standard five-course annual teaching load. The duties of the position include the three main areas of faculty work: teaching, professional achievement, and governance and engagement. The standards of excellence for faculty at Bates are articulated in Article II of the faculty handbook, and include a commitment to inclusive and evidence-based pedagogy, impactful professional work, and contributions to the broader Bates community. The successful applicant will offer courses in mathematics including Calculus, Linear Algebra, Multivariable Calculus, Introduction to Abstraction (proofs), Differential Equations, and upper-level courses in their field, and will teach in the general education curriculum, provide academic advising, and mentor student theses. Successful candidates will be expected to develop a signature and independent research program. We also expect the candidate to take part in our system of shared governance.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $87,000 - $120,000, commensurate with rank, experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors. As an open-rank tenure-line search, the appointment may be made at the assistant professor, associate professor, or full professor level. The final salary offer will reflect the candidate’s academic experience, record of professional achievement, and the rank at which the appointment is made.

Bates students come from a diversity of educational and socioeconomic backgrounds, and we are committed to each student’s success. Thus, candidates may choose to share evidence of their skills and experience supporting a diverse student body either in a separate, additional document or integrated into the teaching and research statements. We encourage applications from individuals from historically marginalized groups and from those who may have followed non-traditional pathways to higher education due to societal, economic, or academic circumstances.

Bates College is a residential liberal arts college in Lewiston, Maine-a diverse and growing community roughly 45 minutes from Portland, the state's largest city, 2 ½ hours north of Boston, and 4 ½ hours southeast of Montreal. Faculty scholarship and creative work at Bates are robustly supported by start-up packages, a paid pre-tenure leave, support for post-tenure sabbaticals, internal grants, professional travel funding, and a well-staffed external grants office. Faculty research is routinely supported by the NSF, NIH, and other external funding sources. Community-engaged learning -with community partnerships facilitated by the Harward Center for Community Partnerships -and study abroad are both broadly encouraged and institutionally supported. Pedagogical development and innovation is further buttressed by our highly engaged Center for Inclusive Teaching and Learning. Educational access and racial justice are central to Bates' history and mission and our faculty-led initiatives reflect this commitment.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in mathematics or a related field is required.

Bates College is committed to equal opportunity and to providing an educational and work environment free from discrimination. The college prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and other legally protected statuses in the recruitment and admission of its students, in the administration of its education policies and programs, or in the recruitment of its faculty and staff. Bates College adheres to all applicable state and federal equal opportunity laws and regulations. All college faculty, staff, students, contractors, visitors, and volunteers are responsible for understanding and complying with the Non-Discrimination Policy.

Inquiries concerning the college's policies, compliance with applicable laws, statutes, and regulations (such as Title VII, Title IX, and ADA/Section 504), and complaints may be directed to the Title IX Officer, Gwen Lexow at 207-786-6445 or [e-mail].