Lecturer in Mathematics

Description:

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at St. Mary's College of Maryland is accepting applications for the position of Lecturer, begining in August 2026. The salary range for this position is $60,000 to $65,000, depending on qualifications and experience. St. Mary's College of Maryland, the National Public honors College, is located in Historic St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C. St. Mary's College is one of the nation's best public liberal arts colleges - ranked near the top in U.S. News & World Report and a Best Value for in-state and out-of-state students. Non-sectarian since its founding, the college with its scenic waterfront campus is primarily undergraduate and residential, with a diverse coeducational student body numbering approximately 1600. The up-to-date curriculum is designed for today's students who want an active, hands-on education led by professors who are committed teachers and experts in their fields. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and close proximity to the amenities of Washington D.C., Baltimore and Richmond.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have a master's degree in Mathematics or related field and be prepared to teach across the undergraduate curriculum, particularly calculus, precalculus, and introductory statistics. Candidates from underrepresented groups (including women) are especially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate enjoys close interaction with students in small class settings characteristic of the liberal arts tradition. They hold students to high academic standards and remain sensitive to the varied backgrounds and circumstances students bring to the classroom. Applicants are expected to speak to these qualities in their cover letter and teaching philosophy statement. A record of teaching in a liberal arts setting is desirable. The teaching load is four courses per semester.

Application Instructions:

St. Mary's College ( www.smcm.edu ) embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission. We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity. Application materials should include a cover letter (within the cover letter, applicants are requested to speak to ways in which their teaching will contribute to a culture of inclusion and campus diversity), curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available). In support of inclusive hiring practices, the College will also request three professional references (rather than letters of recommendation) at the time of application. Of these three references, at least one referee should speak to the candidate's disciplinary expertise and at least one should have seen the candidate deliver or design classroom instruction. References will be contacted only for candidates who advance to finalist interviews. Applications are being accepted online at: https://apply.interfolio.com/188258 . Questions may be directed to Dr. Goldstine at sgoldstine@smcm.edu . Review of applications will begin June 1, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.