Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Mathematics (two positions)

The Amherst College Department of Mathematics and Statistics invites applications for two full-time open-rank positions in mathematics (at either the tenure-track or tenured level) that will begin on July 1, 2023. For one of the positions, we have a strong preference for an applied mathematician; the other is open to all research areas of mathematics. Any appointment with tenure will be contingent upon a positive tenure review. 

Amherst College is proud of its efforts to achieve and sustain diversity of all kinds within our community. For example, nearly one-quarter of Amherst’s students are Pell Grant recipients, 45 percent identify as domestic students of color, 9 percent are international students, and 13 percent are first-generation college students. Our expectation is that the successful candidate will excel at teaching and mentoring students who are broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual identity, disability, and religion. The department and college are also committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and to helping all members of our community thrive. We strongly encourage potential candidates from underrepresented and/or historically-excluded groups to apply.

Responsibilities for these positions include teaching two courses per semester, supervising undergraduate theses, and supporting the mathematics program at the college. The successful candidates will also be expected to contribute to the department's efforts to address diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to participate in department governance and intellectual community. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in mathematics or a related field, or must complete all requirements for that degree, before the start of the appointment. They must demonstrate a strong commitment to research and be passionate about teaching mathematics to undergraduates at all levels.

The college has a generous sabbatical policy for tenure-track and tenured faculty, and provides annual funding to support conference travel and research. There is also significant support for course innovation and development through the Center for Teaching and Learning.

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and arrange for at least three letters of recommendation (including at least one that specifically addresses teaching experience) to be submitted to Mathjobs.org. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled, but all applications received by December 1, 2022, will be guaranteed consideration.

Lecturer in Mathematics

The Amherst College Department of Mathematics and Statistics invites applications for a full- time position as lecturer in mathematics, with the appointment to begin on July 1, 2023. We seek candidates who are passionate about teaching and skilled at guiding students through early encounters with college-level mathematics. Amherst College is proud of its efforts to achieve and sustain diversity of all kinds within our community. For example, nearly one-quarter of Amherst’s students are Pell Grant recipients, 45 percent identify as domestic students of color, 9 percent are international students, and 13 percent are first-generation college students. Our expectation is that the successful candidate will excel at teaching and mentoring students who are broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual identity, disability, and religion.

The department and college are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and to helping all members of our community thrive. We strongly encourage potential candidates from underrepresented and/or historically excluded groups to apply.

The main responsibilities of this position are to teach the equivalent of three courses per semester. Other duties will depend on the interests and experience of the successful candidate. They could include developing programs outside of formal coursework to help students adjust to college-level mathematics, assisting with placement of incoming students, and advising mathematics majors and other students interested in mathematics. The successful applicant will also be expected to contribute to the department's efforts to address diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to participate in department governance and its intellectual community.

We are interested in candidates with experience and expertise in teaching calculus to students who enter college less well prepared than their peers. It is likely that a majority of the successful candidate's teaching will be focused on courses aimed at such students, and we welcome applicants who could bring new insights and/or pedagogy to the department's current course offerings. Our department has a successful record of mentoring students in those courses, many of whom complete the mathematics major.

Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. in mathematics or a related field, or to complete all requirements for that degree before the start of the appointment. They should demonstrate interest and excellence in undergraduate teaching and a commitment to classroom equity and an anti-racist educational environment.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and a teaching statement, and arrange for three letters of recommendation (of which at least two describe in detail the candidate's teaching experience) to be submitted to Mathjobs.org. Applications which contain explicit evidence of excellent teaching are more likely to be successful. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but all applications received by January 15, 2023, will be guaranteed consideration.

Amherst College is a private undergraduate liberal arts college with 1,800 students and more than 200 faculty members. Located in the Connecticut River Valley of western Massachusetts, Amherst participates with Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges and the University of Massachusetts in the Five-College Consortium. Amherst College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of all genders, persons of color, and persons with disabilities to apply. The college is committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff.