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Stony Brook University’s Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics (AMS) invites applicants for a non-tenure track teaching faculty position with an expected start date of Fall 2026.

The selected candidate should hold a Masters degree in applied mathematics, mathematics, statistics or a related field and have two years of teaching experience preferredly in statistics or a closely related field. Highly qualified candidates have demonstrated strong commitment to excellence in teaching and creating an engaging and supportive learning environment for all students. The selected candidate will hold the official title of Lecturer or a local title of Assistant Professor of Practice, contingent upon qualifications.

As a Lecturer in AMS, you will have a unique opportunity to inspire and guide students in applied mathematics, statistics, probability and related fields. You will be an integral part of our dedicated faculty in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics, contributing to our mission of producing future generations of statisticians and applied mathematicians.

Teaching requirement: Four (4) courses per semester. The lecturers primary duties are instructional, teaching courses including, but not limited to, probability theory, mathematical statistics and applied statistics. Course assignment is at the Department Chair's discretion.  Additional duties include activities such as course coordination and supervision of teaching assistants, as well as contributing to program initiatives and providing service to the department, College, and University community. 

Required Qualifications:
Masters degree, or foreign equivalent, in applied mathematics, mathematics, statistics or a related field. Two years of teaching experience. 

Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) in applied mathematics, mathematics, statistics or related field. Additional years of teaching experience. Teaching experience in statistics or a closely related field. Strong background in statistics? and probability. Demonstrated excellence in teaching a wide range of courses in ?statistics,? probability and ?applied ?math. Experience teaching and managing large classes with enrollments of 150?250 students. Experience using software for online course assignments, such as MyLabStatistics.

Applications received by May 18, 2026 will receive full consideration. Candidates who apply after May 18, 2026 will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Please apply here with your required documents as listed below:

·         Cover Letter

·         Curriculum Vitae

·         Teaching Statement

·         Three professional references

All application materials must be submitted online. Please use the Apply Now button to begin your application. For technical support, visit Interfolio's Support Site (https://support.interfolio.com/) or reach out to their Scholar Service Team at help@interfollio.com or (877) 997-8807.

For questions regarding this position, please contact search chair, Professor Wei Zhu at wei.zhu@stonybrook.edu.

Special Notes:

This is a full-time non-tenure track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Applicants must have and maintain employment authorization to work in the US without the need for sponsorship.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

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Applied Mathematics and Statistics Description: The Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics is home to one of the largest undergraduate programs on campus and is a national leader in training students in applied mathematics and statistics, with a BS program that has been ranked within the top five in the US. The Department has MS and PhD programs with 200-300 graduate students. The Department currently has 25-30 full-time faculty and lecturers, with many award-winning researchers and distinguished faculty. The Department faculty have significant collaborations with interdisciplinary centers on and off campus, including the Institute for AIDriven Discovery and Innovation, the Institute of Advanced Computational Science (IACS), the Laufer Center for Physical and Quantitative Biology, the Institute for Engineering-Driven Medicine, the Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology (CEWIT), Brookhaven National Labs, and the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.

SBU campus description: Stony Brook University, one of four research intensive campuses within the State University of New York (SUNY) system, is widely regarded as its flagship. The University embraces its mission to provide comprehensive undergraduate, graduate and professional education of the highest quality, and its rankings bear that out. It?s included among the top 1% of universities in the world by the 2018 QS World University Rankings and among the top 40 public universities by U.S. News & World Report?s 2020 Best Colleges rankings. It is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, composed of the top 62 research institutions in North America. As Long Island?s largest single site employer, Stony Brook has nearly 15,000 full- and part time employees, including more than 2,700 faculty. It enrolled roughly 26,800 students in fall 2019 ? 17,900 undergraduate students and 8,900 graduate students ? and offers more than 200 majors, minors and combined-degree programs. The Department of Athletics supports 18 Division I varsity intercollegiate athletic programs that compete at the highest level within the NCAA. Located approximately 60 miles east of Manhattan on Long Island?s beautiful North Shore, Stony Brook is situated on 1,454 wooded acres, encompassing 13 schools and colleges; a Research and Development Park; world-class athletics facilities, including an 8,300-seat stadium and a 4,000-seat arena; and Stony Brook Medicine, Long Island?s premier academic medical center. Also part of the University is a teaching and research campus in Southampton, New York, which offers graduate arts programs and is the site of the Marine Sciences Center. In addition, Stony Brook has a role in running, and performs joint research with, Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), the only Department of Energy Laboratory in the Northeast. Home to the Emerson String Quartet, the PollockKrasner House in East Hampton, NY, and the Humanities Institute, with endeavors that extend to the Turkana Basin Institute in Kenya and the Ranomafana National Park in Madagascar, Stony Brook sustains an international reputation that cuts across the arts, humanities, social sciences and natural sciences.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and creating an inclusive learning, and working environment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

If you need a disability-related accommodation, please get in touch with the Office of Equity and Access at (631)632-6280.

Stony Brook University is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is safe, accessible, and free of all forms of discrimination, sexual misconduct, or research misconduct, among other infractions. In support of this commitment, certain candidates for employment will be required to disclose such employment-related misconduct findings and pending investigations or proceedings, and final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions will authorize their current and previous employer(s) from the last seven (7) years to disclose such information to the University. Employment is contingent on your full and complete disclosure on these matters. In the event that you fail to disclose any such matter or in the event of an unsatisfactory outcome of the disclosure and review process, an offer of employment may be revoked at SBU's sole discretion. If SBU becomes aware of a failure to disclose or misrepresentation of any such matter after your employment commences, you may be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.

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FROM ITS BEGINNINGS A HALF-CENTURY AGO, STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY HAS BEEN CHARACTERIZED by innovation, energy and progress, transforming the lives of people who earn degrees, work and make groundbreaking discoveries here. A dramatic trajectory of growth has turned what was once a small teacher preparation college into an internationally recognized research institution that is changing the world.

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