Mathematics & Statistics

Mathematics Lecturer

Department of Mathematics & Statistics
and
International Study Center

Mathematics Lecturer

The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at the University of Maine invites applications for a fiscal- year Lecturer in Mathematics, effective September 1, 2013. Continuation of this appointment beyond the initial one-year term is contingent upon funding and satisfactory performance.

A Master’s degree in Mathematics is required by date of hire. A Ph.D in Mathematics is preferred. Candidates should exhibit a strong commitment to teaching, with demonstrated evidence of both teaching effectiveness and experience teaching international students. Responsibilities will primarily consist of teaching calculus and applied business mathematics to students in the University’s International Study Center (ISC), participating in ISC instructor orientation and regularly scheduled ISC staff meetings, and contributing to and participating in ISC staff development sessions. Additional teaching responsibility may include regular Department of Mathematics and Statistics service courses.

The teaching load for this position will be three 4-credit courses in each of the Fall 2013 semester, the Spring 2014 semester, and the 2014 Summer session.

The University of Maine is the primary graduate institution in the state of Maine. The department offers BA and MA degrees. Further information about the Mathematics department is available at http://www.math.umaine.edu. Further information about the International Study Center is available at http://isc.maine.edu.

The University of Maine is just 60 miles from the beautiful Bar Harbor area and Acadia National Park. It is approximately the same distance from skiing and remote hiking areas. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a pleasant place to live.

To apply, submit a cover letter describing your background and how you would contribute to and complement the teaching missions of the department, a teaching statement, curriculum vitae, and at least three letters of reference which address your teaching and experience with international students.

You may submit your application online:
https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/jobs/4792,
OR send a single pdf to hiring@math.umaine.edu, OR mail your application to:

Lecturer Search
Department of Mathematics & Statistics
5752 Neville Hall
University of Maine
Orono, ME 04469-5752

Incomplete applications cannot be considered. Appropriate background checks will be required.  General correspondence about this position should be sent to hiring@math.umaine.edu. The position is open until filled; however applications received after the first screening date of July 26, 2013 will be considered at the discretion of the university.