University at Buffalo
Lecturer Position

Instructor, Gifted Math

Deadline
Apr 14, 2027
Closing in 177 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Temporary
Part time
Reference
N/A
Posted Oct 16, 2026

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Instructor, Gifted Math

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Posting Details

Position Information
Position Title Instructor, Gifted Math
Department Gifted Math Program
Posting Number F260054
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/62807
Employer State
Faculty Appointment Term Temporary
Position Type UUP Faculty
Bargaining Unit
Posting Detail Information
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Position Summary The University at Buffalo Gifted Math Program is looking for a part-time experienced mathematics teacher for an afterschool math class at a grade level in the range 7-12. The classes take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4 to 6:30 p.m. or from 6:30-9 p.m. They run from September through April. The Gifted Math Program works with 7th through 12th graders throughout Western New York who compete through rigorous testing to enter this program.

Responsibilities include:
  • Preparing and Teaching for 5 hours of class time per week.
  • Differentiating instruction for a diverse group of students.
  • Communicating with students, parents, and GMP staff by responding in a timely way to emails and phone calls.
  • Attending staff meetings.
  • Posting grades and assignments on UB Learns in a timely way or supervising instructional assistant in doing this.
  • Helping us with student individual needs through feedback, phones calls home, and conferencing.
  • Helping students who are absent due to illness or mandatory school activities to obtain missing work.
  • Teachers of level 1 students participate in a new student orientation session.
  • Teachers of level 2-4 students hold one Regents review session after classes have ended.

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  • Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

About Western New York
Western New York is an ideal place to live and work. Buffalo, called ’The City of Good Neighbors," offers outstanding public schools and affordable housing. Buffalo is a diverse cultural center with excellent theater, museums and music as well as sports teams. For more information, please see: Buffalo Niagara Region.
The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in Mathematics or Mathematics Education
  • NY state teacher’s certification for 7 -12 mathematics
Preferred Qualifications Masters degree in Mathematics Education
Prodig+ No
Executive Position No
Physical Demands
Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.
Salary Range Competitive
Additional Salary Information
Job Type Varies
Campus As Assigned
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
  • Please note that while we are commencing our recruitment efforts for adjunct faculty positions, it is understood that hiring is contingent on course availability, funding and course enrollment.
  • Interested candidates must apply through UB Jobs.
  • Candidates invited to interview will be asked to provide two letters of reference, which address your exemplary teaching abilities.
  • For questions regarding this posting, please email the contact listed above.
  • Background check is required due to working with minor children
Additional Information
Is a background check required for this posting? Yes
Background Check Notification Employment in this position will be contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and University at Buffalo policies, including the completion of a criminal history check.
Contact Information
Contact's Name Anne Izydorczak
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Administrator, Gifted Math Program
Contact's Email [email protected]
Contact's Phone 716-645-4467
Posting Dates
Posted 06/15/2026
Deadline for Applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled 08/17/2026
References
Number of References Required 2
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant By providing the names and e-mail addresses of my references, I hereby authorize either Human Resources or the applicable hiring department to contact my references via e-mail to request a reference letter on my behalf.

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  1. * What will be the highest level of education attained by the time of employment?
    • GED
    • High School Diploma
    • Associates Degree
    • Bachelors Degree
    • Masters Degree
    • PhD/Doctoral Degree
    • MD
    • JD
  2. * Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
    • Faculty
    • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
    • Research Foundation Employee
    • State Classified
    • State Professional
    • UB Foundation
    • TA/GA
    • Student
    • No Current Employment Affiliation
  4. * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
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    • UBJobs.buffalo.edu
    • Other
    • WNY Jobs

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