Lecturer in Mathematics

Applications are invited for one full-time, non-tenure-track Lecturer position in the Department of Mathematics beginning in the Fall semester of 2027.

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
A teaching statement
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 and supporting documentation must be submitted online at https://apply.interfolio.com/193864. Applications received by January 1, 2027, will receive full consideration, although later applications may be considered until the position is filled. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.

The Department of Mathematics is the academic home for research and teaching in mathematics at 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.

Southern Methodist University is a nationally ranked private research university in Dallas, Texas. SMU offers 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.

SMU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.

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. The teaching load is eight courses per year, distributed across the Fall and Spring semesters

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