Lecturer in Mathematics - Algebra II

The Department of Mathematics at Brandeis University seeks an instructor for Math 201b, Algebra II. This is a 4-credit graduate course, the second semester of a year-long graduate algebra course. Topics covered include homological algebra (exact sequences complexes and homology, projective and injective modules), Commutative algebra (Chain conditions, Hilbert basis theorem, Localization), and representation theory of finite groups (Maschke’s theorem, Schur’s Lemma, Fundamental isomorphism theorem for the group algebra and Characters).

The class meets on Tuesday and Friday, 9:35am – 10:55am. 

Candidates with a PhD in mathematics, relevant research or teaching experience in the domain of this class will be given preference. Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, CV, a draft course syllabus, and names and contact information for two references. The deadline for first consideration is November 30th.

This appointment is to a position that is in a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 509. 

Compensation for this assignment is $8764.20.

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