SMU 26-27 - Lecturer in Mathematics

SMU 26-27 - Lecturer in Mathematics . Southern Methodist University: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences . Dallas . Applications are invited for a full-time, non-tenure-track Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics position beginning August 1, 2027.

The teaching load is eight courses per year, distributed across the Fall and Spring semesters. The Department of Mathematics is the academic home for research and teaching in mathematics at Southern Methodist University (SMU). In addition to our traditional undergraduate programs in applied and pure mathematics, the department participates in programs in data science and has launched a new major in mathematical economics. Additional information is available at https://www.smu.edu/dedman/academics/departments/math.

SMU is a nationally ranked private research university in Dallas, Texas offering a collegial academic environment, a broad interdisciplinary community, and access to the professional, cultural, and technological resources of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. Explore SMU at http://www.smu.edu. . Applicants who hold a Ph.D. in mathematics or a related field by the time of appointment are preferred, although exceptional candidates with an M.S. degree will also be considered. Candidates should expect to teach primarily entry-level mathematics courses, such as Precalculus, Calculus I, and Business Calculus.

The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and education and be willing to contribute to curricular development and mentorship. . Applications and supporting documentation must be submitted online at https://apply.interfolio.com/193864. Interested applicants should submit: A cover letter, A curriculum vitae, At least two letters of recommendation, at least one of which must specifically address teaching, Teaching statement, and Evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as teaching evaluations or instructional materials. Candidates are also encouraged to submit supporting materials demonstrating successful teaching or pedagogical skills, such as instructional materials, or sample student evaluations.

Applications received by January 1, 2027, will receive full consideration, although later applications may be considered until the position is filled. The committee will notify applicants of its decision after the position has been filled. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.