Lecturer of Mathematics

This is a full-time, ongoing, lecturer teaching position located at the University of Maine at Machias campus. The successful candidate is expected to serve on the Machias campus of the University of Maine. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching 12 credits of math courses each fall and spring semester in support of the general education curriculum, and other majors requiring specific quantitative skills. Courses will be a combination of algebra, precalculus, calculus I and II, applied statistics, and non-majors math. Courses will be taught primarily in-person, though asynchronous, and/or distance synchronous courses may be required depending on student needs. Courses are often taught in coordination with instructor teams from UMaine Orono.

In addition to instruction, this person will be expected to participate in service to the Machias campus through committee work and student advising.

This position has an academic work year (September 1^st through May 31st), with the possibility of summer teaching for additional compensation. 

The anticipated start date for this position is January 2026. 

About the University:
The University of Maine at Machias (UMM), the regional campus of the University of Maine, awards baccalaureate and associate degrees, and certificates. Established in 1909, it is the easternmost university campus in the United States, located on the Gulf of Maine and surrounded by rivers, forests, fishing villages, and blueberry barrens. This unspoiled portion of the Atlantic coast is known for its outdoor recreational opportunities and quality of life. 

UMM serves approximately 750 students with a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. The academic experience emphasizes learning both in the classroom and in experiential settings, with a focus on community-engaged educational opportunities. The area’s bountiful natural resources, and rich environmental, recreational, cultural, and education traditions inform the campus. For more information about the University visit machias.edu.

The University of Maine at Machias offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. For more information about Machias, Maine, please click here.

Qualifications:
Required: 

•  Master’s or higher in math education, mathematics or related field. 
• Professional experience teaching mathematics.

Preferred: 

• Experience teaching at the post secondary level, particularly with non-majors.
   

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) a statement of teaching philosophy

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on September 1, 2025.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Eric Jones at [email protected].

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.