The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is hiring at the level of (full-time) Lecturer in Statistics starting in Spring 2025. This Lectureship role (non-tenure track) provides the opportunity to advance in rank from Lecturer to Senior Lecturer to Principal Lecturer. Candidates should have a Doctoral or Master’s degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Statistics or a related field, and experience in college-level teaching. A successful candidate should have strong teaching experience, capacity to coordinate multi-section courses, and an aptitude for undergraduate student advising. Candidates are expected to have experience and/or desire to pursue funding for leading-edge educational applications and research. Additionally, they should be prepared to apply innovative pedagogical techniques around encouraging student engagement and assessing learning.
The Mathematics and Statistics department is committed to the UMBC and department mission area of inclusion. We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate an active commitment to inclusion of underserved and/or underrepresented populations in research, teaching, leadership, and/or service. Teaching will be primarily at the first- and possibly at the second-year level. The current teaching load is 12 credits per semester. Candidates’ duties will include, but are not limited to, participation in the life and governance of the Department including service work (e.g., at the department, college, and university levels as well as with professional organizations), course coordination, and advising.
Applicants should submit (a) a curriculum vitae that includes any publications; (b) a teaching philosophy statement; (c) a description of scholarly interests and plans; (d) a statement of commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and access in higher education; and (e) have at least three letters of recommendation submitted using the Interfolio system: apply.interfolio.com/148231. Applications submitted by September 30, 2024, will be given full consideration, although applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. Early application is encouraged.
UMBC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and other traditionally under-represented groups in the sciences are especially encouraged. As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Information about Title IX and contact information for the Title IX Coordinator is available at: oei.umbc.edu/.
UMBC and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics are dedicated to creating an inclusive, collegial environment where all faculty members can achieve excellence. UMBC
is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Award to increase the participation of women in academic careers. Thus, candidates from diverse backgrounds, including women and under-represented minorities, are strongly encouraged to apply. Interest and experience in working with a diverse student and faculty population is valued. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics has close ties with the nationally acclaimed Meyerhoff Scholars Program. Our faculty members have taught in the Meyerhoff summer bridge program for decades. Several faculty members actively participate in the Women in Science and Engineering group, as well as the Advanced Leadership Cohort program. Information on faculty diversity initiatives and faculty groups is available at
facultydiversity.umbc.edu. UMBC is an affirmative action/… opportunity employer.
For further information, inquiries can be directed to the chair of the search committee:
Brad Peercy: bpeercy@umbc.edu, or visit our website https://mathstat.umbc.edu/