Job Details

Type: Full-Time

Salary: $70,000 – $90,000 per year
Posted: 11/21/2025
Category: Mathematics

Position Summary

The Department of Mathematics at the University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for the Robert T. Seeley Visiting Assistant Professor position, beginning September 1, 2026. This is a one-year, non-tenure-track appointment, renewable for a second year based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding. The position includes a 1-1 teaching load.

The research area is open to all fields of pure and applied mathematics closely aligned with those in the department.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Mathematics (must be completed by the start date).

• Authorization to work in the United States.

• Demonstrated excellence in research productivity or potential.

• Strong record or promise of effective university-level teaching.

For more information about the department, visit the university's website.

About the University

The University of Massachusetts Boston is located on the Boston Harbor and serves over 16,000 students across nearly 90 fields of study. It is nationally recognized as a leading model of excellence among urban public universities.

Compensation

• Expected salary range: $70,000 – $90,000 per year.

• Final salary will be determined by the University after evaluating all relevant factors at the time of the employment offer.

Application Instructions

Apply via UMass PageUp

Submit:

• Cover letter

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Access the PageUp system using the University application link (to be provided by the institution).

Submit Additional Materials via MathJobs

Upload:

• Cover letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• Completed AMS Cover Sheet

• Brief statement of current research plans

• Brief teaching statement

• Four letters of recommendation (at least one must address teaching ability)

Applicants may submit supplementary documents such as teaching evaluations or transcripts.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
For full consideration, submit materials to both portals by December 31, 2025.

Accommodation

UMass Boston is committed to ensuring an inclusive application process. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by contacting:

Email: HR@umb.edu
Phone: 617-287-5150