Assistant Teaching Professor, Mathematics

About the Opportunity

The Department of Mathematics in the College of Science at Northeastern University invites applications for a Non-Tenure Track position of Assistant Teaching Professor beginning in the Fall semester 2026. This is a full time, benefits-eligible position. Teaching Professors are responsible for an annual 5-course teaching load and participate in departmental, college, and university service.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and Masters level courses in Applied Mathematics and Statistics, from introductory to advanced levels. They will have a strong commitment to, and experience in, undergraduate teaching, and contribute to curriculum development and student advising.

Topics of educational interest for the department include Probability, Statistics, Financial Mathematics, Actuarial Mathematics, Stochastic Analysis, Data Science, and Statistical Learning. In particular, the Department seeks candidates who are also interested in contributing towards our new MS Statistics program.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, Statistics or a related field by the appointment start date. Successful applicants will be expected to provide evidence of a strong commitment to teaching.

• Candidates should be committed to promoting experiential learning, which is central to Northeastern University education.

Documents to Submit:

• Cover letter highlighting teaching accomplishments and relevant professional expertise

• Curriculum vitae (CV)

• Teaching philosophy statement

• Leadership statement

• Three reference letters

Please indicate how your expertise, knowledge, and skills have prepared you to contribute to this work with written statements addressing the following prompts:

Teaching statement:

Please summarize your past instructional and mentorship experiences, your pedagogical philosophy, your plans/goals for teaching in the College of Science (including existing and proposed courses), and your strategies for teaching and mentoring global student populations.

Leadership Statement:

Please describe your past experiences and activities and/or your future plans detailing your leadership style, how you intend to cultivate a culture that promotes a sense of belonging, including fostering a free and open exchange of ideas and managing different perspectives to help others strengthen their practice.

Applicants should submit materials via Mathjobs. If you are selected as a finalist, you may be requested to fill out an application directly through NU’s HR portal.

Review of applications will begin on March 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to the chair of the search committee, Teaching Professor Prasanth George, [email protected].

Position Type

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay Range:

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.