Professor of Mathematics
Full-time, tenure-track faculty position in mathematics at a liberal arts college.
Best for:Best for mathematicians with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and research in a liberal arts environment.
Overview
Bates College invites applications for a full-time, open-rank, tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Mathematics, starting in July 2027. The college seeks an outstanding mathematician committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching, mentorship, and the development of an independent research program. The successful candidate will contribute to a standard five-course annual teaching load, covering subjects ranging from introductory calculus to upper-level courses in their area of expertise. Faculty are expected to participate in shared governance and contribute to the broader Bates community through inclusive and evidence-based pedagogy.
What you'll do
- Deliver a five-course annual teaching load covering core and upper-level mathematics curriculum.
- Develop and maintain a signature, independent research program.
- Provide academic advising and mentor undergraduate student theses.
- Engage in shared governance and contribute to the broader Bates community.
- Implement inclusive and evidence-based pedagogical practices in the classroom.
- Participate in departmental and college-wide service initiatives.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in mathematics or a related field
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Demonstrable excellence in an area of mathematics that complements current department offerings
- Strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentorship
- Ability to teach core courses including Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Differential Equations
- Experience or commitment to inclusive and evidence-based pedagogy
- Must hold a PhD in mathematics or a related field by the start date
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-08 · open until filled
Applications must be submitted via the provided portal. Candidates should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a teaching statement (max 2 pages), and a research statement (max 5 pages). Short-listed candidates will be asked to provide three letters of recommendation.
- Cover letter
- CV
- Teaching statement
- Research statement
- 3 reference letters
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