Visiting Assistant Professor

Statistics Interest Group; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in the College of Natural Sciences. The appointment will focus on teaching and collaborative research in mathematics or statistics.

Responsibilities include teaching two courses per semester, maintaining an active research program, and participating in local seminars and departmental activities. The role emphasizes inclusive teaching and collaboration with faculty and graduate students.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach responsibilities include two courses per semester; teaching loads may be reduced for Marshall H. Stone visiting assistant professorships.
• Maintain an active research program and contribute to the department's research life through talks, collaborations, and seminars.
• Contribute to mathematical research in the broader community by attending seminars, publishing, and presenting at conferences.
• Work collaboratively to promote teamwork, inclusiveness, and support CNS priorities.

Education

PhD in mathematics, statistics, or a closely related field

Job description

University of Massachusetts Amherst – Visiting Assistant Professor

Duties and Responsibilities

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.

Position Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

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.