Lecturer in Mathematics @ Iowa State University

Position Title:

Lecturer in Mathematics

Appointment Type:

Faculty

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Mathematics in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University invites applications for a term faculty position at the rank of Lecturer. The primary duties consist of teaching courses at the level of developmental and introductory college mathematics, including, but not limited to: College Algebra, Precalculus, Trigonometry, Business Math, and Calculus.

The successful candidate will be responsible for high-quality undergraduate education in these courses. Initial appointment is one semester beginning 1/1/2026, teaching 3 courses (75% full-time equivalency). Renewal parameters are determined by performance and department need. Term faculty members are not eligible for tenure but have the potential to be reviewed for advancement into senior term faculty ranks.

A successful candidate will have an excellent record in teaching courses at the developmental level and/or introductory level of calculus. They will also have a record of proficiency with learning management systems such as ALEKS, MyLabs, and Canvas.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Mathematics or related discipline

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD in Mathematics or similar discipline
Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching mathematics
Evidence of ability to work with various student, faculty, and staff populations
Proficient in software systems such as ALEKS, MyLabs, and Canvas

Department/Program & College Description:

The Department of Mathematics resides in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offering B.S., B.A., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. The Department is also active in interdepartmental programs in Data Science at the undergraduate level as well as Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Human-Computer Interactions, and Information Assurance at the graduate level. The teaching mission of the department includes substantial numbers of students whose programs of study are housed within the Colleges of Engineering and Business. A typical teaching load for full-time term faculty is 4 courses per semester. The Department of Mathematics has 45 faculty professionals, 70 Ph.D. and M.S. students, and approximately 170 B.S. students. We have strong research and educational programs in discrete mathematics, algebra, logic, analysis and probability, numerical analysis, geometric analysis and PDE’s. The department participates in many interdisciplinary research collaborations, including partnerships with faculty in biosciences, computer science, and several engineering programs.

Department Unit/Website:

https://math.iastate.edu/

Proposed Start Date:

January 1, 2026

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

May 15, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

09 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Part time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three References

For guaranteed consideration, please apply before October 3, 2025. Position is open until filled.

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program