Description

Position Summary

Visiting Lecturer

Department of Mathematics

Indiana University Bloomington

Position: The Department of Mathematics at Indiana University Bloomington invites applications for a two-year Visiting Lecturer beginning Fall 2026.

Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities will be instruction during the academic year. Most of the instruction will be in a diverse set of introductory courses including precalculus, finite mathematics, and calculus as well as mathematics of decision and beauty. The teaching load is six courses per academic year.

Department culture: The candidate hired to fill the position will join a dynamic team of faculty. Instructors are supported through course coordination and the department teaching seminar. Our faculty also benefit from department supported opportunities for camaraderie. There is daily departmental tea as well as seasonal departmental parties and picnics.

Desired Qualifications: A Ph.D. in the mathematical sciences or mathematics education, earned by the time of appointment, is strongly preferred. The minimum requirements are a (i) mathematics education equivalent to at least that required for the M.A. degree in mathematics at Indiana University, or (ii) an M.A.T. degree and substantial relevant experience. A commitment to excellence in teaching, student success, teamwork, and ongoing improvement is also required.

We seek candidates with the courage and curiosity to pursue novel and innovative methods of thinking and teaching; a commitment to inclusive and student-centered, evidence-based pedagogy; and the administrative, organizational, and mentoring skills required to interact with and lead complex teams. We especially value experience teaching classes with 100 or more students.

Application instructions: Applicants should submit the following materials using the online service provided by the AMS at http://www.mathjobs.org . If unable to do so, applicants may send application materials to the address below.

• AMS cover sheet

• cover letter, including a summary of most relevant experience

• curriculum vita

• teaching statement, including a discussion of evidence-based teaching practices

• Complete teaching evaluations from four courses taught after 1/1/2022

• (optional) Sample teaching materials or other evidence of teaching excellence.

Applicants should also arrange for three letters of recommendation addressing teaching experience. Please ask reference writers to submit their letters electronically through http://www.mathjobs.org . If they are unable to do so, they may also send their letters to the following address:

Lecturer Search Committee

Department of Mathematics, Indiana University

Rawles Hall

831 East 3rd Street

Bloomington

IN 47405-7106

Applicants should also complete the IU application form at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/31134/; no additional documents are required to be uploaded to this link.

Timeline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting on January 5th, 2026. The search will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Contact: Questions regarding applications may be addressed to Clay Collier, (812) 855-2200, cldcolli@iu.edu .

Equal Opportunity Statement
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. For details, please see the Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination .

Basic Qualifications

A Ph.D. in the mathematical sciences or mathematics education, earned by the time of appointment, is strongly preferred. The minimum requirements are a (i) mathematics education equivalent to at least that required for the M.A. degree in mathematics at Indiana University, or (ii) an M.A.T. degree and substantial relevant experience. A commitment to excellence in teaching, student success, teamwork, and ongoing improvement is also required.

Department Contact for Questions

Clay Collier
(812) 855-2200
cldcolli@iu.edu