Brandeis University

Lecturer in Mathematics (Algebra II)

Location
Waltham, MA
Pay
$8,764 per course
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
November 6, 2026

About this position

Job Number: R0013851 The Department of Mathematics at Brandeis University seeks an instructor for Math 201b, Algebra II. This is a 4-credit graduate course, the second semester of a year-long graduate algebra course. Topics covered include homological algebra (exact sequences complexes and homology, projective and injective modules), Commutative algebra (Chain conditions, Hilbert basis theorem, Localization), and representation theory of finite groups (Maschke's theorem, Schur's Lemma, Fundamental isomorphism theorem for the group algebra and Characters). The class meets on Tuesday and Friday, 9:35am - 10:55am. Candidates with a PhD in mathematics, relevant research or teaching experience in the domain of this class will be given preference. Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, CV, a draft course syllabus, and names and contact information for two references. The deadline for first consideration is November 30th. This appointment is to a position that is in a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 509. Compensation for this assignment is $8764.20. Pay Range Disclosure The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements. Equal Opportunity Statement Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").

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$8,764
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$5,500/ course, n=275

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