Assistant Teaching Professor Precalc Coordinator (Internal Opportunity Only)
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Job Location:
Lowell, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
General Summary of Position:
This being an internal opportunity only current UML Employees irrespective of Bargaining units are eligible to apply for this position.
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Massachusetts Lowell invites applications for one full-time non tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor to start on Sept 1 2026. The primary responsibilities will be to develop oversee and teach courses which prepare students for the Calculus and higher-level mathematics required of STEM majors. This position is renewable annually potentially leading to an appointment as Associate Teaching Professor following six consecutive years of outstanding performance evaluations.
The successful candidate will teach and coordinate existing precalculus courses for STEM majors. They will also train mentor and supervise instructors teaching assistants (TAs) and learning assistants (LAs). Additionally they will provide oversight of our high school early college initiative math courses (CCA) collaborate with high schools and community colleges to improve student preparedness for university mathematics engage in outreach activities and support our efforts to improve the departments educational mission. Examples of courses that candidates are expected to teach can be found at
- An earned Masters or Doctoral degree in Mathematics Mathematics Education or a closely related field.
- Five years of experience teaching Mathematics at the high school college or university level.
- Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to engage multiple internal and external stakeholders with decorum and tact.
Additional Considerations:
- Experience supervising or mentoring instructional personnel (TAs instructors tutors or LAs).
- Strong organizational communication and leadership skills.
- Experience coordinating large multi-section courses or math support programs.
- Background in active-learning strategies and student success initiatives in STEM.
- Experience working with diverse student populations including first-generation college students.
- Familiarity with high school mathematics curricula and pathways to college-level math.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This being an internal opportunity only current UML Employees irrespective of Bargaining units are eligible to apply for this position.
This is afull-time benefited Massachusetts Society of Professors/MTA/NEA union position. Anticipated salary range minimum of $65000 to maximum $95500 based on qualifications.
Please include the following required documents with your application:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Philosophy with a particular focus on the unique challenges of preparing university students for future studies in Calculus
- Names and contact information for three references will be required at the time of will be contacted for a letter of reference immediately after application submission. References will be required to upload recommendation letters to our on-line portal; neither emailed nor hard-copy letters will be accepted. *Three letters of reference are required pertaining to teaching and service. Reference letters should be received by January 1 2026 for full consideration of your application.
**Applicants may apply separately to both of our Assistant Teaching Professor posts if they meet the requirements of each.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
About Company
UMass Lowell, a midsized public research university located north of Boston, offers full- and part-time students bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs online and on campus.
