Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor, Mathematics and Data Science
Position Type
Faculty
Faculty Track
Non Tenure
Employment Status
Full Time
Months
9
Campus
Biddeford, ME
Description
The School of Mathematics and Data Science (SMaDS) in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at the University of New England (UNE) invites applications for a one-year, full-time Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in mathematics and data sciences, starting in August 2026. The successful candidate will join a collegial, engaged team of faculty and professional staff in a school offering programs in Applied Mathematics, Data Science and Statistics.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply for this position, please submit the following materials:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- A statement of teaching interests and philosophy (up to 2 pages).
- Names and contact information for three professional references.
For more information please visit the School website at https://www.une.edu/cas/schools/mathematics-data-science/about or contact the School Director, Dr. Gus Greivel at ggreivel@une.edu.
UNE offers students a highly integrated learning experience that promotes excellence through interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in education, research, and service. UNE's excellence could not happen without a dedicated and talented faculty and professional staff. Our core values include but are not limited to Student Centeredness; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; and Relentless Inquiry. Visit https://www.une.edu/about/mission-vision-and-values to learn about our mission, vision, and core values.
UNE is a great place to work. We boast both a tight-knit community and access to a wide array of degree programs, research opportunities and cultural events. We have three distinct campuses that combine to offer students a range of different learning experiences. Our two Maine campuses house our nationally recognized undergraduate, graduate and professional programs, while our campus in Tangier, Morocco is home to an innovative semester abroad program. UNE is perennially included on "best colleges lists" by U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, Forbes, and others. Portland is one of the nation's most livable small cities with an incredible natural environment, friendly people, a wealth of arts and cultural institutions, and major medical facilities. Outside magazine named it as one of the "Greatest Places to Live in America", and Bon Appetit selected Portland as the 2018 "Restaurant City of the Year".
UNE also offers a generous comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees and their dependents. The package includes varied health and dental plans; a retirement plan that includes up to an 8% match; extensive paid leave including holidays, vacation, sick and personal time; and educational benefits for both employees and dependent children. Please visit the Human Resources Benefits site (https://www.une.edu/hr/benefits) for additional information regarding UNE's fantastic benefits package.
Responsibilities
The school seeks candidates to teach undergraduate courses in introductory statistics, data exploration and visualization, with the potential to add other courses in the mathematics and data science curriculum at UNE, as well as additional courses in their area(s) of expertise based on the needs of the school and college. The typical teaching load is the equivalent of 12 credits per semester. The successful candidate will demonstrate the capacity for excellence in teaching, and also engage in curriculum development and participate in academic advising, recruiting, course and program assessment, and service to the school, college and university.
Qualifications
A master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science or a closely related field is required at the time of appointment; preference will be given to candidate with a Ph.D. and/or those with a combination of education and professional experience that provide commensurate qualifications.Individuals committed to teaching with inclusive pedagogies that promote active engagement to foster student learning are also encouraged to apply.
EEO Statement Summary
Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.
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Posting Number
2022F0338P
Close Date
Open Until Filled
To apply, visit https://une.peopleadmin.com/postings/26513
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