Special Information

• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.

About the Department/College

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics has 40 permanent faculty and offers Bachelors’ degrees in mathematics, secondary education in mathematics, and data science; Masters’ degrees in mathematics, mathematics education, and statistics; and a graduate certificate in applied statistics. For more information about the department please visit in.nau.edu/department-mathematics-statistics/.

About the Position

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Northern Arizona University (NAU) seeks dynamic and innovative teachers for two Visiting Lecturer positions beginning August 17, 2026. The successful applicants will further NAU’s commitment to promoting student success in teaching a breadth of mathematics or statistics courses. Other responsibilities include providing service to the department. This is a 9-month non-renewable position.

Responsibilities Include

• Instructional duties will include planning, assessment, and collaboration with peers in instructing lower-division mathematics courses (e.g., Calculus) or entry-level statistics courses (e.g., Applied Statistics). The expected teaching load is 12 credits per semester.
• Other responsibilities include providing service to the Department and University.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in mathematics (or in a closely related field) conferred by August 17, 2026.
• Teaching experience at the college level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed Master’s degree at the time of application.
• Strong academic record in mathematics coursework.
• A record of teaching at the college level that includes being the instructor of record for at least two different mathematics courses.
• Evidence of high-quality teaching and commitment to student success.
• Ability to teach a wide variety of courses.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the needs related to public education.
• Knowledge of learning management system.
• Knowledge of instructional design, effective pedagogy, team teaching, and innovative learning methodologies.
• Knowledge of best practices in teaching and learning
• Knowledge of current trends in higher education and demographic trends.

Skills

• Effective leadership and active listening skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Abilities

• Communicates effectively.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships.
• Facilitates learning in multiple modalities.
• Offers content courses to augment department curriculum.
• Teaches a wide variety of courses.
• Teaches and works effectively with members at all levels of the University.
• Works in a collaborative environment with faculty, staff, and students.

Compensation

Budgeted salary is $60,000. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

Pre-Employment Check

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Also, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States.

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Fire and Security Report

Each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Immigration Support/Sponsorship

Northern Arizona University will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Submit your Application

Vacancy will remain open until filled. Applications received before the deadline shown above will receive full consideration.

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page.

Application must include (saved as PDF and/or Word documents):
1. a cover letter highlighting your particular qualifications for this position, to include a list of graduate mathematics content coursework;
2. a curriculum vitae; and
3. names and contact information for three references.

Please do not include any other documents as they will not be considered.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.