University Lecturer in Mathematical Sciences

New Jersey Institute of Technology; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark seeks a University Lecturer in Mathematical Sciences to teach undergraduate courses including Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, and Statistics, with emphasis on clear instruction and student engagement.

The role includes maintaining regular office hours, coordinating course sections when assigned, contributing to curricular development, advising students, and participating in departmental and university service.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mathematics or related field is required.
• Experience teaching mathematics and statistics in higher education, especially at introductory level.

Responsibilities

• Teach 12 undergraduate credits per semester across courses such as Calculus and Linear Algebra.
• Maintain regular office hours to support students and coordinate course sections when assigned.
• Contribute to course and program development.
• Participate in student advising, events, and external outreach activities.
• Provide service to the department, university, and community.

Skills

Course coordination

Advising

Curriculum development

Department service

Student engagement

Education

Master’s degree in mathematics or related field

EdD or PhD in mathematics or related field (preferred)

Job description

Title:

University Lecturer in Mathematical Sciences

Reports To:

Chair

Position Summary:

The primary responsibility of a University Lecturer is to teach 12 credits each semester of undergraduate courses in the Department of Mathematical Sciences. The courses include Precalculus, Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Statistics, Probability, and others as assigned by the Department Chair.

Essential Functions:

• Teach introductory and mid-level undergraduate courses.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to provide students with academic support and serve as a coordinator/assistant coordinator of some courses when assigned, which involves the supervision and management of several sections of a course.
• Participate in course and program development and show initiative and commitment to curricular matters.
• Participate in student advising, events, and external outreach activities.
• Provide service to the department, university, and community.

Pre-Requisite Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in mathematics or related field.
• Experience with teaching both mathematics and statistics classes in higher education, especially at an introductory level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• EdD or PhD in mathematics or related field.

Special Instructions for Applicants:

Applicants should provide names and contact information for three references.

At the university’s discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Union:

Professional Staff Association (PSA)

Range:

PSA Faculty University Lecturer

Compensation:

$65,000.00 - $1,000,000.00

NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, or other items. To learn more about the comprehensive benefits NJIT offers for this position, please visit our benefits page: https://hr.njit.edu/health-benefits.

FLSA:

Exempt

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Rate:

Salary

Additional Information:

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