Lecturer in Mathematics (id:84015) - University of Maine

The University of Maine seeks to fill a position for a lecturer in mathematics, anticipated to begin September 3, 2024. This position is ongoing, subject to satisfactory performance. Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, undergraduate teaching in mathematics and/or statistics. Service to the department and university, and participating collegially in the life of the department are also expected. This is a nine-month, academic-year position. Summer teaching opportunities may be available with additional compensation.

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. 

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.

Required:

Preferred:

• Candidates with doctoral degrees in mathematics, applied mathematics or statistics may be given preference; some preference may also be given to candidates with other doctoral degrees, depending on the relevance of the area of the doctorate.
• Breadth of teaching experience will be given some preference, depending on the relevance to the department’s mission of the classes taught.

We are especially interested in applicants who can contribute to the University of Maine’s commitment to an inclusive and diverse student body that includes first-generation and low-income students and those from groups that are under-represented in mathematics, such as women and minorities.

Materials must be submitted via "Apply For Position" below. You will need to create a profile and application; upload:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) contact information for three professional references
4.) teaching statement

Application materials must be submitted through www.mathjobs.org, where confidential letters of recommendation must also be uploaded. In addition all materials other than the letters of reference must be submitted via HireTouch.

You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

Search Timeline is as follows:
To receive full consideration, applications must be received by: April 19, 2024
Screening interviews to begin no earlier than: April 26, 2024 
Tentative start date: September 3, 2024 

For questions about the search, please contact the department chair at nigel.pitt@maine.edu or 207-581-3900.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).