Visiting Assistant Professor

Job Description

Robert T. Seeley Visiting Assistant Professorship

The Department of Mathematics at the University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for a Robert T. Seeley Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning September 1, 2026. This is a one-year non-tenure track position which is renewable for a second year (contingent upon availability of funding and satisfactory performance). It carries a teaching load of 1-1. The research area of interest is open to all fields of pure and applied mathematics closely related to those in the department of mathematics. Candidates should be authorized to work in the United States and have received a PhD by the time the position starts, and they should show outstanding promise of research ability as well as a capacity for effective teaching. For more information about the department visit

Application instructions:

To apply, the candidate must submit a cover letter and a curriculum vitae through the UMass PageUp website by logging onto [Page Up - UMass Boston] and following the application instructions. Additionally, candidates must submit the following materials to MathJobs: a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a completed American Mathematical Society cover sheet, brief statement of current research plans, brief statement on teaching and four letters of recommendation (at least one of which should address the candidate’s teaching abilities). The link to the MathJobs application portal can be found here: [University of Massachusetts Boston, Department of Mathematics]. Candidates are welcome to submit additional materials such as teaching evaluations, transcripts, etc. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until position is fulfilled, but for full consideration materials should be submitted to both UMass PageUp and MathJobs by December 31, 2025.

Located on the Boston harbor, the University of Massachusetts Boston offers undergraduate and graduate programs in almost 90 fields of study. It serves a diverse population of more than 16,000 students and is nationally recognized as a model of excellence for urban universities. For more information about the university, see

UMass Boston expects to pay within an approximate range between $70,000 and $90,000 for this position.

The specific pay for this position will be determined by the University based on the consideration of all relevant factors when and if it decides to extend an offer of employment.

UMass Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact View email address on us.fitly.work or View phone number on us.fitly.work.